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The Clue

Federal offense (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SPYING

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Notes

The answer SPYING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

SPYING as a noun:

1. keeping a secret or furtive watch
2. (spying, undercover work) = the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes
3. (detection, catching, espial, spying, spotting) = the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

SPY as a verb:

1. (descry, spot, espy, spy) = catch sight of
2. (spy, stag, snoop, sleuth) = watch, observe, or inquire secretly
3. secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians"