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The Clue

Police tactic (7 letter answer)

The Answer

DRAGNET

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Notes

The answer DRAGNET is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.

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Definition

DRAGNET as a noun:

1. a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals); "caught in the police dragnet"
2. (trawl, dragnet, trawl net) = a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths