NYT Mini Crossword · 5 Down
“Secret agent” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 as 5 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Mini · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 5 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Jun 17, 2026 · 5 Down · 3 letters
- Nov 15, 2022 · 9 Across · 3 letters
- Nov 5, 2021 · 8 Across · 3 letters
- Jul 16, 2019 · 7 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 14, 2017 · 4 Down · 3 letters
- Jul 18, 2016 · 8 Across · 3 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Mini of Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Across
- 1Witty one-liners crossword clue5 letters
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- 7Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026) crossword clue5 letters
- 8The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid crossword clue4 letters
- 9___ socks (1970s fad) crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Secret agent”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with S and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Secret agent” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5 Down. It has appeared 6 times in the NYT Mini since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Secret agent” crossword clue?
The answer is SPY (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.