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The Clue
Act of law enforcement (7 letter answer)
The Answer
WIRETAP
Tags
Notes
The answer WIRETAP is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
WIRETAP as a noun:
1. (wiretap, tap) = the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information
WIRETAP as a verb:
1. (wiretap, tap, intercept, bug) = tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?"