Detective’s assignment Crossword Clue

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Detective’s assignment Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a specific size and style of type within a type family
2. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
(verb)
1. enclose in, or as if in, a case
2. look over, usually with the intention to rob

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DETECTIVE (noun)
1. a police officer who investigates crimes
2. an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public
ASSIGNMENT (noun)
1. a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
2. the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

Hint 3: Anagram

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