Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Police (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PATROL
Tags
Notes
The answer PATROL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
PATROL as a noun:
1. a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
2. the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes
3. a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security
PATROL as a verb:
1. (patrol, police) = maintain the security of by carrying out a control