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4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 22, 2009 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 22, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 22, 2009 · 38-Down · 4 letters
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a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
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