ABBREVIATION: "U.S. federal government [body] that is charged with carrying out [spying] operations in support of national security" Crossword Clue

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ABBREVIATION: "U.S. federal government [body] that is charged with carrying out [spying] operations in support of national security" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the President and National Security Council

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GOVERNMENT (noun)
1. the act of governing; exercising authority
2. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
OPERATIONS (noun)
1. financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

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