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noun • a police officer who investigates crimes • an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public | ||||||||
| 29% | 13 | Police collection of photos of known criminals | ||||||
noun • a coterie of undesirable people • a collection of pictures of criminals | ||||||||
| 28% | 7 | Police operation to capture criminals | ||||||
noun • a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals) • a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths | ||||||||
They Find Criminals Working For The Police Crossword Clue
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DETECTIVES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DETECTIVES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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