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(& 5-across) 12-across's detective (8,6) Crossword Clue
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHERLOCK (& 5-across) 12-across's detective (8,6) | (8) | ||
| 91% | ABBOT see 12 Across (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | May 11, 2026 |
| 88% | CHANGE See 12-Across | (6) | New York Times Midi | May 25, 2026 |
| 88% | GILLARD See 12 Across | (7) | The Guardian Weekend | May 16, 2026 |
| 88% | POLISH See 12 Across | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Apr 9, 2026 |
| 88% | STONE see 12 Across (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 85% | SPAT 5 Across | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 85% | LANGE see 12 Across (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 82% | WHOHASNOTOES see 12 Across (3,3,2,4) | (12) | Mirror Quiz | May 24, 2026 |
| 82% | LAVENDER see 12 Across (8) | (8) | Mirror Quiz | May 15, 2026 |
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