Shines less light on detective's writing (4) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DIMS Shines less light on detective's writing (4) (4)
71% RISE ___ and shine (4)
67% SENSED Detected (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 29, 2025
67% MORE __ or less (4) Commuter Oct 22, 2025
67% DIM Barely shining (3)
67% RADIATE Shine (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 5, 2025
64% SOLO Musician's chance to shine (4)
64% MATTE Finish without a shine (5) The Washington Post Mini Oct 23, 2025
64% DRUMSOLO Occasion for a percussionist to shine (8) New York Times Oct 20, 2025
64% CASE Job for a detective (4) Commuter Oct 17, 2025
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