Tom ___ Detective 1896 Novel Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • one who is employed to saw wood • any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers
	40%	8		Fictional detective character created by Charles Frederick in 1896
	noun • someone who is a detective
	36%	5		Surname of the famous football family including Tom, his dad Tom Sr., and his son Jack
	noun • United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896) • United States financier noted for his love of diamonds and his extravagant lifestyle (1856-1917)

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