The Clue
Federal offense (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SPYING
Tags
Notes
The answer SPYING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Investigative work
Kim Philby activity
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"