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SPIES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Spies.

Spies - as a 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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undercover agent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intelligence agentintelligence officeroperativesecret agent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

Example: "My spies tell me that you had a good time last night"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lookerspectatorviewerwatcherwitness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spies - as a verb

Catch sight of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descryespyspot

Watch, observe, or inquire secretly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sleuthsnoopstag

Catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

Example: "He caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sight
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehendperceive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage

Example: "Spy for the russians"

Example Sentences

"The spies infiltrated the enemy base and gathered valuable intelligence."
"During the Cold War, both sides engaged in espionage and trained numerous spies."
"The spies used encrypted messages to communicate with their handlers."
"The enemy spies were discovered trying to steal military secrets."
"The spies were equipped with state-of-the-art gadgets and technology."
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Word Game Points

Is SPIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SPIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SPIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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