What is the answer to "1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof"?

The most common answer is SPYS. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2019, and first appeared in 2013.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out 1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof? The Wall Street Journal crossword from September 6, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof Crossword Answer

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1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof" crossword clue?

The answer to the "1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof" crossword clue is SPYS. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "1974 Gould/Sutherland C.I.A. spoof" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on September 6, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.