Diversion is mounted by detective with an instrument of torture (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SIDETRACK Diversion is mounted by detective with an instrument of torture (9) (9)
6% ECLECTIC Diverse (8) Eugene Sheffer Mar 3, 2026
5% TEC Detective, informally (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 7, 2026
5% EYES Detectives (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 5, 2026
5% GONG Pagoda instrument (4) LA Times Daily May 3, 2026
5% ENTERTAINMENT Enjoyable diversion (13) (13) The Guardian Quick Apr 25, 2026
5% FLUTES Instruments, loud instruments (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 24, 2026
5% TUBA Brass instrument (4) The Times Concise Apr 24, 2026
5% HARP Angel's instrument (4) New York Times Midi Apr 22, 2026
5% CASE Detective's assignment (4) New York Times Mini Apr 21, 2026
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