F.B.I. sting of the late 70's Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 8, 1998 · 10-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and February 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 8, 1998 · 10-Down · 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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