Former Soviet spy org Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Former Soviet spy org" corresponds to the answer "KGB". Here's why this clue leads to this specific answer:

1. The clue specifies "Former Soviet," indicating the era and region in which the organization operated.
2. The term "spy org" hints at an intelligence agency, aligning with the KGB's primary function.
3. KGB stands for Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti, the Soviet Union's main security agency responsible for intelligence, counterintelligence, and internal security.
4. During the Cold War, the KGB played a significant role in espionage activities and had a widespread reputation for its covert operations.

Considering these points, the answer "KGB" fittingly corresponds to the clue "Former Soviet spy org" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "KGB"

the state security police (1954–91) of the former Soviet Union with responsibility for external espionage, internal counter-intelligence, and internal ‘crimes against the state’.

 The Crossword clue "Former Soviet spy org" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Jonesin	16 June 2020	KGB