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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hint for a detective last seen in Newsday 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 CLUE.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CLUE Hint for a detective | (4) | Newsday | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 3% | POINTERS Helpful hints | (8) | Commuter | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 3% | SENSOR Detecting device | (6) | The Times Concise | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 3% | CASE Detective's job | (4) | Newsday | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 3% | TIPS Helpful hints | (4) | Premier Sunday | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 3% | NOIR Form of detective fiction | (4) | New York Times | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 3% | IMPLIED Hinted at or suggested (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 3% | WEIRD Odd hint of dew on dam | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 3% | LIE Polygraph detection, perhaps | (3) | ||
| 3% | DEADEYE Detective pursuing former marksman | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Aug 13, 2026 |
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