Carter-era F.B.I. sting that inspired "American Hustle" Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 14, 2015 · 4-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 14, 2015 · 4-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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