Crossword clue

“Acting like a secret agent”

This clue appeared as 24-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SPYING
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 14, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Acting like a secret agent” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 24-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with G, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Acting like a secret agent” clue?+

The answer is SPYING (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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