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noun • (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors • a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people verb • catch sight of • watch, observe, or inquire secretly • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage | ||||||||
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noun • a productive insight • making an important discovery • a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Defences consisting of felled trees with their branches facing outward | ||||||
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Secretly Probed Inside Enemy Defences Initially Crossword Clue
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SPIED which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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SPIED
Updated: October 9, 2024
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