Private investigator, in slang Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 8, 2012 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 8, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 8, 2012 · 5-Down · 3 letters
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a police officer who investigates crimes
noun
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