This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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