An investigator or private detective (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLEUTH An investigator or private detective (6) (6)
10% EXCOP Many a private investigator (5) New York Times Feb 14, 2026
10% TEC Private investigator, informally (3) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
9% SHERLOCK ___ Holmes, the fictional private detective (8)
8% SCOPEOUT Investigate (8) New York Times Jan 1, 2026
7% RADAR Detection system (5) Universal Feb 20, 2026
7% AMOUR Target of an infidelity investigation (5) The Washington Post Mini Feb 20, 2026
7% SLEUTHS Detectives (7) Commuter Feb 19, 2026
7% TAYE Diggs of "Private Practice" (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 17, 2026
7% DMS Private Insta chats (3) USA Today Feb 13, 2026
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