Police operation requiring patience Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 9, 2023 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 9, 2023 · 31-Down · 8 letters
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surveillance of some place or some person by the police (as in anticipation of a crime)
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