This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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DETECTIVE as a word: (law enforcement) A police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime; an investigator; A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.
DETECTIVE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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