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The Clue

Private investigators, for short (4 letter answer)

The Answer

TECS

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Notes

The answer TECS is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.

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Definition

TEC as a noun:

1. (detective, investigator, tec, police detective) = a police officer who investigates crimes