This is one of those crossword clues that looks easy at first glance—but don’t be fooled. When you see “Some P.D. alerts,” your brain probably jumps to flashing sirens and blaring alarms. But in the crossword world, things are rarely that simple. Are we talking about official police bulletins? Crime warnings? Radio codes? The key is to think about all the ways a police department spreads information. And, of course, expect the puzzle to throw in some misdirection just to mess with you.
Possible Answers:
- APBS – The classic All-Points Bulletin, used to spread the word about a suspect. Think crime dramas: “We’ve got an APB out on the suspect!”
- BOLOS – Short for Be On the Lookout. Basically, an APB’s close cousin, commonly used in police lingo.
- ALARMS – Could be security alarms, emergency alerts, or just the general feeling of panic when you’re down to your last blank square.
- SIRENS – Not a written alert, but still something that lets people know the police are on the way.
Sneaky Alternatives:
- CODES – If the puzzle is getting fancy, you might need to think about police radio codes (like “10-4” or “Code 3”).
- TIPS – Law enforcement relies on public tips, and in a tricky puzzle, this might be the answer instead of the obvious choices.
- FLASHES – Like news flashes or emergency bulletins, something a police department might put out in a hurry.
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