What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "C.I.A. forerunner" from November 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“C.I.A. forerunner”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

OSS

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “C.I.A. forerunner” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2025 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “C.I.A. forerunner” clue?+

The answer is OSS (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on November 8, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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