Crossword clue
“Private eye, in old crime novels”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
TECLetters3
Starts withT
Ends withC
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Private eye, in old crime novels” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 15, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with C.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Private eye, in old crime novels” clue?+
The answer is TEC (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 15, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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