The crossword clue "Sleuth for hire" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on December 8, 2025. We've carefully identified 86 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, PRIVATEEYE (10 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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86 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PRIVATEEYE
Sleuth for hire
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
99%
PRIVATEEYE
Sleuth for hire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
DREW
"The Mystery at Lilac Inn" sleuth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
DREW
"The Mystery at Lilac Inn" sleuth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
NERO
"Too Many Cooks" sleuth Wolfe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
8%
NERO
"Too Many Cooks" sleuth Wolfe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
8%
TAXI
Car for hire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2025
8%
TAXI
Car for hire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2025
8%
BABYSITTER
Date night hire
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
BABYSITTER
Date night hire
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
TEC
Slangy sleuth
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
8%
TEC
Slangy sleuth
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
8%
TRIXIE
Fictional teen sleuth Belden
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
8%
TRIXIE
Fictional teen sleuth Belden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
8%
LIMO
Bachelorette party hire, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2024
8%
LIMO
Bachelorette party hire, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
8%
TRAINEE
Many a new hire
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2024
8%
TRAINEE
Many a new hire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2024
8%
BAND
Wedding hire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
8%
BAND
Wedding hire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
8%
POIROT
Christie sleuth
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 27, 2024
8%
POIROT
Christie sleuth
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
8%
DIYERS
They prefer not to hire pros
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2024
8%
DIYERS
They prefer not to hire pros
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2024
8%
GIDEON
Amateur sleuth Fell of John Dickson Carr mysteries
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2024
8%
GIDEON
Amateur sleuth Fell of John Dickson Carr mysteries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2024
8%
NIGHTOUT
*Occasion to hire a babysitter
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2023
8%
NIGHTOUT
*Occasion to hire a babysitter
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2023
8%
FIRE
Rhyming antonym of "hire"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2023
8%
FIRE
Rhyming antonym of "hire"
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
8%
LYFTS
Vehicles for hire that once sported fuzzy pink mustaches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2023
8%
LYFTS
Vehicles for hire that once sported fuzzy pink mustaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2023
8%
IDONTCOOK
"We might want to hire a chef"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2023
8%
IDONTCOOK
"We might want to hire a chef"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2023
8%
NANCY
Teen sleuth Drew
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2023
8%
NANCY
Teen sleuth Drew
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2023
8%
SITTER
Parents' date night hire
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2022
8%
SITTER
Parents' date night hire
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2022
8%
MARPLE
Christie sleuth Jane
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 6, 2022
8%
MARPLE
Christie sleuth Jane
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 6, 2022
8%
COLUMBO
Scruffy TV sleuth
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 4, 2022
8%
COLUMBO
Scruffy TV sleuth
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 4, 2022
8%
DCI
Rank of Brit. TV sleuth Morse
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2021
8%
DCI
Rank of Brit. TV sleuth Morse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2021
8%
DET
NYPD sleuth
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 24, 2021
8%
DET
NYPD sleuth
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 24, 2021
8%
KINSEY
"Y Is for Yesterday" sleuth Millhone
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2021
8%
KINSEY
"Y Is for Yesterday" sleuth Millhone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2021
8%
STEELE
TV sleuth Remington
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 31, 2021
8%
STEELE
TV sleuth Remington
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 31, 2021
8%
INTERN
Summer hire, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2021
8%
INTERN
Summer hire, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2021
8%
LUPIN
Fictional sleuth Arsène
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 20, 2020
8%
LUPIN
Fictional sleuth Arsène
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 20, 2020
1%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TALIA
"The Godfather" actress Shire
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
TALIA
"The Godfather" actress Shire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
FRODO
Baggins of the Shire
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
FRODO
Baggins of the Shire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
BOMBAY
__ Sapphire gin
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
BOMBAY
__ Sapphire gin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
LEEDS
Yorkshire city
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
LEEDS
Yorkshire city
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
GINANDTONIC
Cocktail that may be made with Bombay Sapphire
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
GINANDTONIC
Cocktail that may be made with Bombay Sapphire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
HOLMES
Watson's sleuthing pal
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
HOLMES
Watson's sleuthing pal
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
NASHUA
Second most populous city in New Hampshire
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
NASHUA
Second most populous city in New Hampshire
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
DRAWABIGCROWD
The portrait artist was hired for a massive family reunion to ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
DRAWABIGCROWD
The portrait artist was hired for a massive family reunion to ...
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
STONEHENGE
Megaliths in Wiltshire, England
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
STONEHENGE
Megaliths in Wiltshire, England
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
ETON
Berkshire school
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ETON
Berkshire school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
EOE
Fair hirer, in ads
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
1%
EOE
Fair hirer, in ads
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
1%
KEENE
City in New Hampshire
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
KEENE
City in New Hampshire
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
PRTEAM
Group hired to write a corporate apology
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
1%
PRTEAM
Group hired to write a corporate apology
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
1%
NEWONTHEJOB
Like a freshly hired employee
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
1%
NEWONTHEJOB
Like a freshly hired employee
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
1%
SITTERS
Parents' hires for nights out
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
1%
SITTERS
Parents' hires for nights out
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
1%
CONCORD
New Hampshire’s capital
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 21, 2024
1%
CONCORD
New Hampshire’s capital
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
1%
HRREP
Employee who hires employees, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2024
1%
HRREP
Employee who hires employees, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2024
1%
LILAC
New Hampshire state flower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
1%
LILAC
New Hampshire state flower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
1%
ASST
Celeb’s hiree
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 6, 2024
1%
ASST
Celeb’s hiree
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
1%
ODOWD
Chris of "The Sapphires"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
1%
ODOWD
Chris of "The Sapphires"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
1%
CPA
IRS hiree
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
1%
CPA
IRS hiree
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
1%
ALICE
Girl who meets the Cheshire Cat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2024
1%
ALICE
Girl who meets the Cheshire Cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2024
1%
VICTORIASSECRET
Company that hired its first transgender model in 2019
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2024
1%
VICTORIASSECRET
Company that hired its first transgender model in 2019
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2024
1%
TEMP
Direct-hire alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2023
1%
TEMP
Direct-hire alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2023
1%
ELY
Cambridgeshire cathedral city
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2023
1%
ELY
Cambridgeshire cathedral city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
1%
SEES
Chocolate brand owned by Berkshire Hathaway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2023
1%
SEES
Chocolate brand owned by Berkshire Hathaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2023
1%
EXETER
New Hampshire town
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 20, 2023
1%
EXETER
New Hampshire town
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 20, 2023
1%
ENOLA
— Holmes (Sherlock’s sleuthing sister)
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 18, 2023
1%
ENOLA
— Holmes (Sherlock’s sleuthing sister)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 18, 2023
1%
MBAS
New corp. hires
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 31, 2023
1%
MBAS
New corp. hires
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 31, 2023
1%
TECS
Noir sleuths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
1%
TECS
Noir sleuths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
1%
SAUCE
Worcestershire __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2023
1%
SAUCE
Worcestershire __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2023
1%
GLAZEDLOOKS
Blank stares ... from the new hires at a pastry shop, perhaps?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2023
1%
GLAZEDLOOKS
Blank stares ... from the new hires at a pastry shop, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2023
1%
NEW
Just hired
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 12, 2023
1%
NEW
Just hired
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2023
1%
HOUSMAN
"A Shropshire Lad" poet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2023
1%
HOUSMAN
"A Shropshire Lad" poet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2023
1%
STATEMOTTO
New Hampshire's "Live Free or Die," e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2022
1%
STATEMOTTO
New Hampshire's "Live Free or Die," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2022
1%
EXE
Devonshire river
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 16, 2022
1%
EXE
Devonshire river
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 16, 2022
1%
LAD
A.E. HousmanÕs ÒA Shropshire __Ó
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2022
1%
LAD
A.E. HousmanÕs ÒA Shropshire __Ó
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2022
1%
MOTTO
"Live Free or Die," for New Hampshire
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
1%
MOTTO
"Live Free or Die," for New Hampshire
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
1%
CLUE
Board game involving sleuthing
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2022
1%
CLUE
Board game involving sleuthing
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2022
1%
RAJ
"The Big Bang Theory" astrophysicist with a Yorkshire terrier named Cinnamon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2022
1%
RAJ
"The Big Bang Theory" astrophysicist with a Yorkshire terrier named Cinnamon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2022
1%
CLOT
Lump in Devonshire cream
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2022
1%
CLOT
Lump in Devonshire cream
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2022
1%
CATERERS
Wedding hires
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2022
1%
CATERERS
Wedding hires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2022
1%
BERYL
New Hampshire state mineral
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2022
1%
BERYL
New Hampshire state mineral
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2022
1%
LEA
__ & Perrins: Worcestershire sauce brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2022
1%
LEA
__ & Perrins: Worcestershire sauce brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
1%
GRINAT
Regard like the Cheshire Cat
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2022
1%
GRINAT
Regard like the Cheshire Cat
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2022
1%
LICEINWONDERLAND
Parasites plaguing the Cheshire cat?
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
1%
LICEINWONDERLAND
Parasites plaguing the Cheshire cat?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
1%
TOADINTHEHOLE
*Dish featuring Yorkshire pudding and sausages
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2021
1%
TOADINTHEHOLE
*Dish featuring Yorkshire pudding and sausages
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2021
1%
HARDYBOYS
Kid-lit sleuths
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 15, 2021
1%
HARDYBOYS
Kid-lit sleuths
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 15, 2021
1%
SANTA
Fall mall hiree
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2021
1%
SANTA
Fall mall hiree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2021
1%
SANTAS
Some mall hirees
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2021
1%
SANTAS
Some mall hirees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2021
1%
DOOWOPGROUP
The Del-Satins or the Shirelles
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2021
1%
DOOWOPGROUP
The Del-Satins or the Shirelles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2021
1%
COUNTY
Shire equivalent
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2021
1%
COUNTY
Shire equivalent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2021
1%
BLUE
Sapphire's color, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2021
1%
BLUE
Sapphire's color, often
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2021
1%
CATERER
Wedding reception hiree
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2021
1%
CATERER
Wedding reception hiree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2021
1%
ASCOT
Berkshire racecourse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2021
1%
ASCOT
Berkshire racecourse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2021
1%
CLOTS
Devonshire cream features
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2020
1%
CLOTS
Devonshire cream features
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2020
1%
STINGO
Yorkshire __, landmark London pub named for a slang word for strong ale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2020
1%
STINGO
Yorkshire __, landmark London pub named for a slang word for strong ale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Sleuth for hire" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 86 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PRIVATEEYE (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Sleuth for hire"?
The best answer for "Sleuth for hire" is PRIVATEEYE with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Sleuth for hire" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 8, 2025.