Does some crime scene work

I believe the answer is:

dusts

(Other definitions for dusts that I've seen before include "Removes powder with a cloth" , "Wipes" , "Cleans a surface with a cloth" , "Performs housework" , "Polishes" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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