CIA takes time — it hurts  Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue CIA takes time — it hurts  . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SPITES.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SPITES CIA takes time — it hurts  (6)
7% ACHE Hurt (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 5, 2026
7% SPY CIA operative (3) Eugene Sheffer May 9, 2026
7% HAIRCUT Perhaps Bob hurt CIA rogue (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Apr 11, 2026
6% VIDEOCAMERA CIA made over criminal shooter (11) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 17, 2026
6% CICADA CIA cad ordered bug (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Jun 4, 2026
6% OFFEND Hurt, kill, and destroy (6) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 3, 2026
6% EAT Each time take food (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 2, 2026
6% ESPIONAGE One page is fabricated - work of the CIA? (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 1, 2026
6% PANETTA Obama CIA director (7) Newsday May 31, 2026
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