Private detective Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, December 12, 2015 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2001 and December 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 12, 2015 · 16-Across · 9 letters
OPERATIVE0 of 9 letters revealed
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someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
noun
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