What does shamus mean in crosswords?

shamus means: someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations

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shamus

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6 lettersPronunciation /ˈʃɑːməs/Part of speech nounSorted ahmssuStarts with SEnds with S0 cluesCommon crossword word

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someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations

Said to be from the Irish name Séamus, on account of many American police officers being of Irish descent.

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