Spade and Marlowe, for short Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

MARLOWE (noun)
1. English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
2. tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler
SPADE (noun)
1. a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
2. a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
SPADE (verb)
1. dig (up) with a spade

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