Detective - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 27/03/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Detective.

4 letter answer(s) to detective

  1. (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base; "he took a long lead off first"
  2. (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
  3. a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire; "it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads"
  4. a news story of major importance
  5. a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead'); "he takes the lead in any group"; "we were just waiting for someone to take the lead"; "they didn't follow our lead"
  6. a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey; "the children were playing with lead soldiers"
  7. an actor who plays a principal role
  8. an advantage held by a competitor in a race; "he took the lead at the last turn"
  9. an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
  10. be ahead of others; be the f

10 letter answer(s) to detective

6 letter answer(s) to detective

  1. a detective who follows a trail
  2. watch, observe, or inquire secretly

7 letter answer(s) to detective

  1. someone who tracks down game

Frequently asked questions about ‘Detective’

What's the best solution for Detective?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Detective is LEAD. Other possible answers include PRIVATEEYE, SLEUTH, TRACKER.

How many solutions are there for Detective?

We have found 4 possible answers for the crossword clue Detective.

Which crosswords feature clues like Detective?

Clues like Detective often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Azed, Mail on Sunday, The Independent, Financial Times Daily, The Daily Telegraph Daily, among others.


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