Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Detective's clue Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Detective's clue last seen in USA Today puzzle. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEAD.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Detective's clue:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEAD Detective's clue | (4) | USA Today | Aug 21, 2018 |
| 6% | HINT Clue | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 6% | SHERLOCKHOLMES Detective | (14) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | SLEUTH Detective | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 5% | DUNNO "Haven't a clue" | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | DENNIXTER Writer of The Singing Detective * | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | SYSTEM The "S" of A.B.S. | (6) | New York Times | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | CHANT "U-S-A! U-S-A! …," e.g. | (5) | New York Times | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 5% | WORDS ... every clue | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 5% | JODIE Foster of "True Detective" | (5) | Universal | Jan 14, 2026 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in USA Today puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Detective's clue. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is LEAD.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Detective's clue.