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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Detective, essentially . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FINDER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FINDER Detective, essentially | (6) | ||
| 82% | DISPERSE Detectives essentially separate | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 5, 2024 |
| 66% | CLUE Detective's essential lead to solving mysteries | (4) | ||
| 66% | PIZZA Detective essentially quizzing a Hawaiian, perhaps | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Aug 5, 2021 |
| 55% | CLOSET Private detective essentially gets wasted inhaling drug | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 7, 2023 |
| 9% | CUES Snooker essentials | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 9% | SEED Lentil, essentially | (4) | Newsday | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 9% | TEC Detective, in short | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 9% | SKI Slalom essential | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 9% | NICETOHAVE Helpful but not essential | (10) | Universal | Dec 7, 2025 |
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