Detective In Old Shorthand Crossword Clue — 3 Letters

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TEC
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T
E
C

"Tec" is an old slang/shorthand term for a detective, commonly used in British English and frequently seen in crosswords as a 3-letter answer for detective.

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DETAbbreviation for detective, though less commonly used as shorthand in this context.
EYESlang for a private detective (private eye), 3 letters.
COPInformal term for a detective/police officer, 3 letters.

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