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2 | 30% | 9 | An informal term for a detective | |
3 | 24% | 7 | American detective (informal) | |
Detective Informal Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SLEUTH" which means:
- noun
- • A detective who follows a trail verb
- • Watch, observe, or inquire secretly
An example sentence would be:
- • "The famous detective sherlock holmes was a skilled sleuth."
- • "The amateur sleuth solved the mystery before the police."
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