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noun • a rapid active commotion • a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt verb • move or cause to move energetically or busily | ||||||||
| 34% | 4 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment | ||||||
noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint | ||||||||
| 30% | 10 | An individual who pursues and dismantles criminal organizations | ||||||
noun • A law enforcement officer who specializes in disrupting organized crime. | ||||||||
Rushed Copper Once Pursues Subtle Criminal Crossword Clue
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BUSTLED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BUSTLED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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