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noun • a detective who follows a trail verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly | ||||||||
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verb • look at with amorous intentions | ||||||||
| 34% | 4 | 7 cannot win, being oddly deficient | ||||||
adjective • not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.) noun • a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.) | ||||||||
Oddly Deficient Clue Thus Confused Investigator Crossword Clue
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SLEUTH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SLEUTH
Updated: October 14, 2023
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