Tough precinct in need of Detective Inspector Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRICT Tough precinct in need of Detective Inspector (6) The Times Cryptic Oct 26, 2024
3% DISCONCERT Detective Inspector's performance resulted in upset (10) (10) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Oct 4, 2025
3% VERA True Detective Chief Inspector, ITV 2011-25 (4) The Times O Tempora Oct 4, 2025
2% RADAR Aircraft detection system (5) The Times Concise Nov 8, 2025
2% DENIM Tough fabric (5) (5) Mirror Quick Nov 5, 2025
2% CASES Jobs for detectives (5) Newsday Nov 3, 2025
2% OUGHT Tough (anag) (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Nov 3, 2025
2% SPOT Detect the best turns (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 31, 2025
2% MACHO Like tough guys (5) Newsday Oct 30, 2025
2% SENSED Detected (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 29, 2025

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