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NYT Daily • September 2, 2025

Spy’s gathering

Answer:

INTEL

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Spy’s gathering" hints at information collected by spies, which is commonly called "intel"—short for "intelligence." The clue plays on the double meaning of "gathering," suggesting both a meeting and the act of collecting secret data. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, relying on the everyday term used in espionage.

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