What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Group of spies, say" from August 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Group of spies, say”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

NEST

Letters4

Starts withN

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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Aug 16, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Group of spies, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2025 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Group of spies, say” clue?+

The answer is NEST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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