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NYT Daily • September 9, 2025

Narco nabber

Answer:

VICE COP

Hint:

["This undercover officer often targets illegal drug operations rather than patrolling a beat. Think of a law enforcement role that blends into criminal circles."]

Explanation:

"Narco nabber" is a playful way to describe someone who arrests drug dealers, which is exactly what a "vice cop" does. The term "narco" is slang for a drug trafficker, and "nabber" means someone who catches them, so the clue hints at law enforcement focused on drug crimes. "Vice cop" is the informal name for an officer in the vice squad, a police unit that handles crimes like narcotics, prostitution, and gambling.

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