Justice Dept. agency Crossword Clue

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Justice Dept. agency Crossword Answer

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ATF

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(noun)
1. a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AGENCY (noun)
1. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
2. thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
JUSTICE (noun)
1. the quality of being just or fair
2. the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ATF
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Hint 4: Anagram

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FIB

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