Crossword clue

“How detectives might act”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ONALEAD
Letters7
Starts withO
Ends withD
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 27, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “How detectives might act” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 27, 2025 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with D, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “How detectives might act” clue?+

The answer is ONALEAD (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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