The Clue
"Blue Knight" (3 letter answer)
The Answer
COP
Tags
Notes
The answer COP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
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Definition
COP as a noun:
1. (bull, cop, copper, fuzz, pig) = uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
COP as a verb:
1. (hook, snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom) = take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!"
2. (collar, nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop) = take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"