Investigator, slangily Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 22, 2003 · 65-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 22, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 22, 2003 · 65-Down · 3 letters
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a police officer who investigates crimes
noun
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