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4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 81-Down
Appeared in 16 New York Times Crosswords between November 1998 and May 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 24, 2026 · 81-Down · 4 letters
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a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
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