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The Clue
Word in many a Gardner title (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CASE
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Notes
The answer CASE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Instance
Pomander
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Receptacle
24 cans
Attorney's concern
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Detective work
Detective's assignment
Detective's job
File object
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Lawyer's project
Legal assignment
Legal work
Mason's assignment
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Size up
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Word with book or load
Word in Gardner titles
Word with legal or lower
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Word in many Perry Mason titles