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Male Detective Not One To Dress Elaborately Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PLAINCLOTHESMAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PLAINCLOTHESMAN
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PLAINCLOTHESMAN" which means:
- noun
- • A detective who wears civilian clothes on duty
An example sentence would be:
- • "The plainclothesman went undercover to investigate the drug trade."
- • "The plainclothesman discreetly followed the suspect in the crowded market."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Everyman22 Aug 2010 | Across 11 | |
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