Spoil the surprise, maybe Crossword Clue

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Spoil the surprise, maybe Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a secret look
(verb)
1. throw a glance at; take a brief look at

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SURPRISE (noun)
1. the act of surprising someone
2. a sudden unexpected event
SURPRISE (verb)
1. attack by storm; attack suddenly
2. cause to be surprised
SPOIL (verb)
1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin
2. have a strong desire or urge to do something
SPOIL (noun)
1. the act of stripping and taking by force
2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

Hint 3: Anagram

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KEEP

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