Writer of detective stories? Right! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEXTER Writer of detective stories? Right! (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 7, 2017
7% ESPY Detect (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 31, 2026
7% TAIL Detective story for an audience (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Feb 14, 2026
7% DENNIXTER Writer of The Singing Detective * (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 20, 2026
7% CARR Writer of detective stories. (4)
7% STOUT Detective story writer. (5)
6% NOIR Detective film genre (4) USA Today Apr 1, 2026
6% AUTHOR Writer (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 31, 2026
6% CASE File for a detective (4) New York Times Midi Mar 30, 2026
6% TALES Stories (5) Universal Mar 29, 2026

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