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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Simple detective joke, as some would tell it last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HOMESPUN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HOMESPUN Simple detective joke, as some would tell it (8) The Telegraph Cryptic May 20, 2017
6% DAD He often tells corny jokes (3) Universal Nov 28, 2025
5% RATS Tells (on) (4) New York Times Dec 16, 2025
5% EASY Simple (4) USA Today Quick Dec 14, 2025
5% E Simple (1) USA Today Quick Dec 14, 2025
5% JEST Joke around (4) Newsday Dec 14, 2025
5% EASED Release dogs, some would be relieved (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Dec 12, 2025
5% ILIE "Why would ___ to you?" (not tell the truth): 2 wds. (4)
5% EASIEST Most simple (7) The Telegraph Quick Dec 9, 2025
5% GAGS Jokes (4) Universal Dec 8, 2025

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