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The Clue
Police trap (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