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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Short for detective . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TEC.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TEC Short for detective | (3) | ||
| 22% | RADIO Radar is short for ___ Detection And Ranging. (5) | (5) | ||
| 19% | COLUMBUS Short shabby detective - US - I went there! (8) | (8) | ||
| 17% | MAIGRET Two girls stopped short of detective from France (7) | (7) | ||
| 4% | SHERLOCKHOLMES Detective | (14) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 4% | SLEUTH Detective | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 3% | ACID Sharp ace detectives | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | SMELL Sense that detects scents | (5) | Newsday | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | CENTS Reportedly detect coins (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 3% | HOLT "Remington Steele" detective Laura | (4) | TV | Jan 25, 2026 |
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