Secret agent

Latest answer — June 17, 2026

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Think of someone who operates in the shadows for a mission! 🕵️‍♂️

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This clue's Wednesday, June 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Witty one-liners
  2. 6Common poster in a geography class
  3. 7Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026)
  4. 8The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid
  5. 9___ socks (1970s fad)

Down

  1. 1Patchwork blanket
  2. 2"We feel the same!"
  3. 3Word after spitting or mirror
  4. 4___ Alto, Calif.
  5. 5Secret agent

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Witty one-liners — Answer: QUIPS
  2. 6. Common poster in a geography class — Answer: USMAP
  3. 7. Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026) — Answer: ITALY
  4. 8. The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid — Answer: LOGO
  5. 9. ___ socks (1970s fad) — Answer: TOE

Down

  1. 1. Patchwork blanket — Answer: QUILT
  2. 2. "We feel the same!" — Answer: USTOO
  3. 3. Word after spitting or mirror — Answer: IMAGE
  4. 4. ___ Alto, Calif. — Answer: PALO
  5. 5. Secret agent — Answer: SPY. Hint: Think of someone who operates in the shadows for a mission! 🕵️‍♂️

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The answer to “Secret agent” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SPY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 17, 2026 at 5-Down. 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.

“Secret agent” answer

SPY (3 letters)

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Why the answer is SPY

Think of someone who operates in the shadows for a mission! 🕵️‍♂️

When else has “Secret agent” appeared?

New York Times Mini 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.

June 17, 2026 (most recent) → SPY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

More NYT Mini answers for June 17, 2026

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About the NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Secret agent”?

The answer is SPY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Secret agent”?

3 letters: SPY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 17, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Secret agent” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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 Mini answers?

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