Private investigator, informally Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 25, 2026 · 38-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 25, 2026 · 38-Across · 3 letters
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a police officer who investigates crimes
noun
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