“How detectives might act” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONALEAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “How detectives might act”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 27, 2025, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 27, 2025 grid8D[way 2 funny!!!!]4 ltrs›9DDown for the count, in brief4 ltrs›18DRolls4 ltrs›19DBogus4 ltrs›21DCannabis variety contrasted with indica6 ltrs›22DBush Senior and Carter each had one4 ltrs›25DHeadquarter?4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 27, 20251A"Don't mention it"8 ltrs›9ALike a lover's lips, perhaps8 ltrs›17ASudden dose of reality, in slang9 ltrs›19AEmphatic words of denial9 ltrs›20A[aria-label] 5508.461375/61810 ltrs›22A[aria-label] 0-5.0871810 ltrs›23ASheep's peep5 ltrs›26AOnes providing help around the House5 ltrs›
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