Spy within an organization
Latest answer — August 27, 2026
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Clue explained
A MOLE is a spy who secretly works inside an organization or government, often passing information to an outside group. Here the answer is the figurative espionage term, not the burrowing mammal.
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The answer to “Spy within an organization” in the New York Times Midi crossword is MOLE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026 at 12-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Spy within an organization” answer
MOLE (4 letters)
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What does MOLE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of MOLE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a small burrowing mammal with dark velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes, feeding mainly on worms, grubs, and other invertebrates
- a spy who gradually achieves an important position within the security defences of a country
When else has “Spy within an organization” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 27, 2026 (most recent) → MOLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Spy within an organization”?
The answer is MOLE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Spy within an organization”?
4 letters: MOLE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026, at 12-Across.
Can “Spy within an organization” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?
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