What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Hookup for an undercover agent" from September 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Hookup for an undercover agent”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

WIRE

Letters4

Starts withW

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 9, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Hookup for an undercover agent” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 9, 2025 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with W and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hookup for an undercover agent” clue?+

The answer is WIRE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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