The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word STOUT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1959.
Name in detective-story field crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STOUT | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Name in detective-story field
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- body
- poe
- mystery
- chan
- allan
- sleuth
- nero
- sayers
- sleuthing
- credit line
- by-line
- source
Crossword Answer definitions
STOUT noun- A dark and strong malt brew made with toasted grain.
- An obese person.
- A large clothing size.
- Large; bulky.
- Bold, strong-minded.
- Proud; haughty.
- Firm; resolute; dauntless.
- Materially strong, enduring.
- Obstinate.
- Gnat.
- Gadfly.
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