DETECT Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 88 solutions for 'DETECT' with 3 to 13 letters.
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The clue "detect" last appeared in the Wall Street Journal crossword on August 23, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "SENSE", a 5-letter word.

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Clue
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DETECT with 3 letters
DETECT with 8 letters
SMELLOUT
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DETECT with 10 letters
DETECT with 11 letters
DETECT with 12 letters
DETECT with 13 letters

Top answers for DETECT crossword clue from newspapers

SENSE
SPOT
LOCATE
MAKEOUT
ESPY

Definition of detect

  • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint"

Anagrams of detect

DECTET

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What is the best solution to the riddle DETECT?

Solution SENSE is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution SENSE is 5 letters long. We have 16 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "DETECT"?

There are 88 solutions. The longest is DIFFERENTIATE with 13 letters, and the shortest is DIG with 3 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "DETECT"?

Solutions are between 3 and 13 letters long.

‘DETECT’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘DETECT’ is the solution:
Clue Answer

Perceive or notice (6)
Discover, identify (6)
Discover; discern (6)
Emulate Columbo (6)
Discover the presence of (6)
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