Political scandal that arose from what a 1972 Washington Post article called a "bugging affair" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WATERGATE Political scandal that arose from what a 1972 Washington Post article called a "bugging affair" (9)
5% KERRY Actress Washington of "Scandal" (5) New York Times Mini Mar 9, 2026
5% AIDE Washington post (4) Newsday Mar 7, 2026
4% HIS "What is ___ name?" ("What is that boy called?") (3)
4% MONUMENT Washington, in Washington (8) Thomas Joseph May 25, 2026
4% SHE What cutters are called (3) Newsday May 22, 2026
4% SIRE What kings are called (4) Newsday May 12, 2026
3% MAIL Post (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 2, 2026
3% ITEM Article (4) Commuter Jun 1, 2026
3% GERONIMO Name called from an airplane (8) Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026
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