Crossword clue

“Spy working undercover on an army base?”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
POSTOPERATIVE
Letters13
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 3, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spy working undercover on an army base?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 3, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with P and ends with E, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Spy working undercover on an army base?” clue?+

The answer is POSTOPERATIVE (13 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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