Detective
Crossword Clue & Answers

7 September 2021
Last seen in: Irish Independent - Simple
We found 12 answers for the crossword clue 'Detective', the most recent of which was seen in the Irish Independent - Simple.
We've seen this clue in both CRYPTIC and NON-CRYPTIC crossword publications.
We have given Detective a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.
As well as being a clue we've also seen Detective as an answer itself some 39 times.
Detective is a single word clue made up of 9 letters.
We most recently saw this clue in 'Irish Independent - Simple' on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 with the answer being SLEUTH, we also found SLEUTH to be the most popular answer for this clue.
We've seen this clue in the following publications:
- Irish Independent - Simple - 24 Aug 2021
- The Sun Cryptic - 24 May 2021
- The Sun Cryptic - 5 Mar 2021
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - 14 Jan 2021
- The Guardian Quick - 24 Dec 2020
- The Sun Cryptic - 18 Oct 2020
- Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 15 Jul 2020
- Irish Times Simplex Crossword - 22 Jun 2020
- The Guardian Quick - 8 Feb 2020
- The Daily Mail Quick - 9 Nov 2019
Definitions and usage
Before we get to our crossword answers for 'Detective', take a look at the definitions and example uses below, sometimes these help you think of different words or phrases that are common to 'Detective' and give you a hint.
- A police officer who investigates crimes
- An investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public
Crossword Answers
3 Letters
TEC
A police officer who investigates crimes
4 Letters
DICK
Obscene terms for penis
5 Letters
AGENT
The semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
6 Letters
SLEUTH
Watch, observe, or inquire secretly
TRACER
Ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke
7 Letters
GUMSHOE
A waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
OFFICER
Any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command; "an officer is responsible for the lives of his men"
TRACKER
Someone who tracks down game
9 Letters
DIONYSIUS
The tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
10 Letters
PRIVATEEYE
Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
12 Letters
INVESTIGATOR
A police officer who investigates crimes
15 Letters
POLICEDETECTIVE
A police officer who investigates crimes
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