Hugely unpopular detective's case tried (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETESTED Hugely unpopular detective's case tried (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 2, 2025
64% GIANT Huge (5) Universal Jul 4, 2026
61% SENSES Detects (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 29, 2026
61% DIS Detectives (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 29, 2026
61% SHUT --> and ____ case" (4) USA Today Quick Jul 29, 2026
61% IFSO "In that case ... " (4) LA Times Daily Jul 26, 2026
61% SEEKS Tries to find (5) USA Today Jul 21, 2026
61% SADDO Uncharitable term for an unpopular person (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 2, 2026
61% TESTS Tries, as patience (5) LA Times Daily Jul 1, 2026
61% HASAGO Tries (6) New York Times Jun 3, 2026

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