Fed. agents WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? T
2 ? M
3 ? E
4 ? N
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      Hint 1

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      Think of those who might have chased bootleggers in the roaring twenties.

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      ???? are federal agents from the U.S. Treasury Department, historically involved in enforcing financial laws.

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      The clue 'Fed. agents' refers to agents working for the federal government. '????' is a colloquial term for Treasury Men, who were federal agents enforcing laws related to the Treasury, such as Prohibition-era laws.

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      Eliot Ness and colleagues, IRS agents, Bootlegger busters

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Fed. agents” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 9 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: TMEN.

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