Mole, e.g.
Latest answer — August 20, 2026
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Clue explained
A mole is a person who secretly infiltrates an organization to gather information, making a mole a kind of spy.
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This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Mole, e.g.” in the New York Times crossword is SPY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 20, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 26-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Mole, e.g.” answer
SPY (3 letters)
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What does SPY mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SPY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a person employed by a government or other organization to secretly obtain information on an enemy or competitor
When else has “Mole, e.g.” appeared?
New York Times 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 20, 2026 (most recent) → SPY
- August 20, 2025 → SPY
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Mole, e.g.”?
The answer is SPY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Mole, e.g.”?
3 letters: SPY.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 20, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 26-Down. Earlier appearances: August 20, 2025 → SPY.
Can “Mole, e.g.” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 20, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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