Caught In Something Afoot Its Disgraceful Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people • a disgraceful event
	40%	8		Famous for his catchphrase: 'The game is afoot!'
	noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
	40%	9		Went afoot in a showy or flashy style
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