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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
	37%	5		Either spy to the other in "Spy vs. Spy"
	noun • an opposing military force • an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) • any hostile group of people • a personal enemy
	35%	12		Spy sent to foil the plans of another spy
	noun • An agent having the opposite effect; an antidote.

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The Guardian Cryptic01 Jan 2020	Across 14
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