Detective admits pay-off is for writing old scrolls Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAPYRI Detective admits pay-off is for writing old scrolls (6)
3% MOROSE Moody detective admitting nothing (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 2, 2026
3% LOSS Tax write-off (4) Newsday May 13, 2026
3% PAPYRUS Old writing scroll (7) Premier Sunday Aug 19, 2018
2% SENSES Detects (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 8, 2026
2% SNOOP Play detective (5) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
2% CALL Pay a visit (4) Puzzler Backwords Jul 8, 2026
2% HEED Pay ___ to (pay attention) (4)
2% LISTEN Pay attention (6) Newsday Jul 7, 2026
2% JOT Write quickly (3) New York Times Midi Jul 6, 2026
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