This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SPY as a word: A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage); (intransitive) To act as a spy.
SPY has been an answer 15 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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