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The Clue
Detective Spade (3 letter answer)
The Answer
SAM
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Notes
The answer SAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Definition
SAM as a noun:
1. (surface-to-air missile, SAM) = a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target