Detective's rubbish, taking over, holding criminal down Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DISCONSOLATE Detective's rubbish, taking over, holding criminal down (12) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 17, 2021
62% TAT Rubbish (3) The Telegraph Mini Jul 8, 2026
62% VIDEOCAMERA CIA made over criminal shooter (11) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 17, 2026
62% GROT Rubbish (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 10, 2026
62% JOT Take down, as notes (3)
62% JOTTING Taking down (7) Newsday May 8, 2026
59% CROOK Criminal (5) The Times Concise Jul 10, 2026
59% SENSES Detects (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 8, 2026
59% DEBRIS Rubbish (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jul 5, 2026
59% RINGLEADER Criminal mastermind ... or 55-Down, in a way (10) Universal Jun 26, 2026

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