Detective taking in old city finds answer in literary form of ritual cleansing Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PURIFICATION Detective taking in old city finds answer in literary form of ritual cleansing (12)
3% INSIST Not take "no" for an answer (6) New York Times Jun 15, 2026
2% LOCATE Find large old moggy back in garage (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 15, 2026
2% PREGAME ___ ritual (superstitious sports routine) (7) Universal Jul 14, 2026
2% RITES Tries rearranging rituals (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jul 14, 2026
2% ANYLEADS Question to a detective (8) Universal Jul 13, 2026
2% TYPE Form quartet taking part in charity performance (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
2% SENSES Detects (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 8, 2026
2% SNOOP Play detective (5) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
2% EXTRACT Take out old parcel (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 7, 2026
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