Hard-boiled genre Crossword Clue

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Hard-boiled genre Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

HARD-BOILED (adjective)
1. tough and callous by virtue of experience
2. used of persons; emotionally hardened
BOILED (adjective)
1. cooked in hot water

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