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1 | 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 38% | 8 | Fiction writer specializing in historical crime fiction | |
3 | 38% | 8 | Surname of a famous sleuth in detective fiction | |
Sleuth In Old Crime Fiction Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TEC" which means:
- noun
- • A police officer who investigates crimes
An example sentence would be:
- • "I am currently studying to become a tec."
- • "His job is to repair tec devices."
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