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noun • an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect • a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations • a substance that exerts some force or effect • a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission • any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau • the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | ||||||||
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Spy Perhaps Engaged In Gathering Information Crossword Clue
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AGENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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AGENT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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