Unsophisticated fictional detective picked up play on words Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HOMESPUN Unsophisticated fictional detective picked up play on words (8) The Times Cryptic Mar 8, 2022
3% SNOOP Play detective (5) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
3% PAID Picked up the tab (4) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
3% PAY Pick up the bill (3) USA Today Jun 16, 2026
3% NAB Pick up a perp (3) Eugene Sheffer Jun 12, 2026
3% SHERLOCK ___ Holmes, the fictional private detective (8)
3% HOLMES Fictional detective Sherlock (6) Commuter Jun 1, 2026
3% KAY Fictional detective Scarpetta (3) Commuter May 25, 2026
3% DETECTS Picks up on (7) Universal May 5, 2026
3% LEARN Pick up (5) Newsday Apr 16, 2026

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