1978-80 F.B.I. sting that forced a U.S. senator to resign Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, March 2, 2007 · 33-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, March 2, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 2, 2007 · 33-Across · 6 letters
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A code name for a sting operation set up by the FBI in the 1970s to thwart bribery in Congress.
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