Worst Detective Inspector needs break from work (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DIREST Worst Detective Inspector needs break from work (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Aug 3, 2024
6% RESTS Work breaks (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 4, 2026
6% TIRES Needs a break (5) Newsday Jun 10, 2026
6% LUNCHHOUR Midday break from work (9) LA Times Daily May 19, 2026
6% DISCOVERED Found out Detective Inspector's hidden (10) The Telegraph Cryptic May 19, 2026
5% HOPE "___ for the best but prepare for the worst" (4)
5% REQUIRED Needed (8) USA Today Aug 3, 2026
5% BREAK Pause from work (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 2, 2026
5% SLEUTH Hustle involved detective (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 1, 2026
5% HEELS Spurs are improving, reportedly (still in need of work) (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 30, 2026

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