Espionage novel held to be short of substance Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SKIMPY Espionage novel held to be short of substance (6) The Times Cryptic Sep 25, 2015
3% CIA Espionage org. (3) USA Today Jan 5, 2026
3% SECRETSERVICE Espionage agency (13) The Times Sunday Concise Dec 7, 2025
3% SPY Espionage agent (3) Commuter Nov 25, 2025
2% TAR Sticky substance (3) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
2% DYES Coloring substances (4) Universal Jan 25, 2026
2% ADHERED Held fast (7) (7) The Sun Mini Jan 21, 2026
2% LED Held the reins (3) New York Times Jan 19, 2026
2% EVOLVE Develop short book held by girl (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 17, 2026
2% SLOWED Held up (6) Newsday Jan 17, 2026

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