Detective's assistant with a beginning of tricky issue (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WATSON Detective's assistant with a beginning of tricky issue (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 25, 2024
75% SLY Tricky (3) LA Times Daily Feb 5, 2026
68% PEA Power and energy beginning to assist plant (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
65% AVAIL Be of assistance (5) The New Yorker Mini Mar 12, 2026
65% AIDE Assistant (4) Premier Sunday Mar 8, 2026
65% AIDES Assistants (5) Commuter Mar 6, 2026
65% HELPS Assists (5) USA Today Mar 5, 2026
65% AID Assist (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 1, 2026
65% ABET Assist (4) The Telegraph Quick Feb 25, 2026
65% SLEUTHS Detectives (7) Commuter Feb 19, 2026

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