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The Clue

Cry before "Open up!" (3 letter answer)

The Answer

FBI

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Notes

The answer FBI is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.

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Definition

FBI as a noun:

1. (Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI) = a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice