One-time cop, he went off the rails Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 19, 2024
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Updated Jul 19, 2024
One-time cop, he went off the rails Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to One-time cop, he went off the rails for the July 19, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with E and end with H, and the possible solutions are EARTH, EDITH, EPOCH.
The answer is EPOCH.
The answer "EPOCH" fits the clue "One-time cop, he went off the rails" by playing on the word "cop" as a verb meaning to seize or capture, which can be synonymous with "epoch" in a figurative sense. An "epoch" refers to a distinct period or moment in time, often marked by significant events or changes.
The phrase "went off the rails" suggests a departure from normalcy or expected behavior, which can be likened to the idea of a shift or change in an epoch. Therefore, interpreting the clue metaphorically, "EPOCH" aligns with someone or something that has veered from its expected path or era, fitting the cryptic nature of the crossword clue.
This clue last seen in Crossword Puzzle on July 19, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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