Tactic during police questioning Crossword Clue
13 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 19, 2005 · 25-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 19, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 19, 2005 · 25-Across · 13 letters
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A psychological tactic used for interrogation, involving one police officer playing the role of intimidating adversary, and another that of friend with whom the subject is encouraged to bond.
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