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American Eye Has Failed To Sum Up Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHAMUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHAMUS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHAMUS" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
An example sentence would be:
- • "He hired a shamus to investigate his wife's disappearance."
- • "The shamus followed the suspect from a distance."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 Dec 2001 | Down 19 | |
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