Detective, in slang Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 1, 2010 · 29-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 1, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 1, 2010 · 29-Across · 6 letters
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What does this clue mean?
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
noun
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