Crossword answer
DETECTIVE
9 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen New York Times, March 11, 2026
Letter pattern
DETECTIVE
Clues that lead to DETECTIVE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Clue examiner9New York TimesMar 11, 2026
Evicted criminal trapping Parisian and Maigret?9The IndependentSep 16, 2024
Put the wrong end of foot into broken gumshoe9The IndependentJul 13, 2024
"Pokemon ___ Pikachu," 2019 animated movie in which Ryan Reynolds has voiced a pokemon9Daily ThemedJul 15, 2021
About DETECTIVE in crosswords
DETECTIVE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Clue examiner” in the New York Times crossword on March 11, 2026.
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Every appearance of DETECTIVE (4)
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Mar 11, 2026
Clue examiner · New York Times · 35 Down
Sep 16, 2024
Evicted criminal trapping Parisian and Maigret? · The Independent · 11 Across
Jul 13, 2024
Put the wrong end of foot into broken gumshoe · The Independent · 10 Across
Jul 15, 2021
"Pokemon ___ Pikachu," 2019 animated movie in which Ryan Reynolds has voiced a pokemon · Daily Themed · 51 Across