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Successful Shamus Crossword Clue

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noun

• a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution

44%10Shamus
noun

• someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations

25%8Shamus
noun

• someone who is a detective

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New York Times12 Sep 1992 Down 46
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