Piercing wit from a private eye? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHAFT Piercing wit from a private eye? (5)
6% TEAR Droplet from the eye (4)
6% BORE Pierce (4) The Telegraph Quick Feb 4, 2026
6% SEEN Witnessed (4) LA Times Daily Jan 20, 2026
6% TEC Private eye, in old slang (3)
6% IDO Words from a witness (3) Newsday Jan 8, 2026
6% STAB Pierce (4) Commuter Jan 5, 2026
6% TECS Private eyes, in pulp slang (4) LA Times Daily Nov 12, 2025
5% PEEPERS Eyes (7) LA Times Daily Feb 7, 2026
5% YESSIR Private reply (6) New York Times Feb 7, 2026
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