CIA forerunner Crossword Clue

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CIA forerunner Crossword Clue Answer is…

Answer: OSS

This clue last appeared in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on May 4, 2023. You can also find answers to past Eugene Sheffer Crosswords.

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Clue & Answer Definitions

FORERUNNER (noun)
1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
2. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
CIA (noun)
1. an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the President and National Security Council

Eugene Sheffer was an American journalist and crossword puzzle creator who is best known for his work in the field of crosswords. He was born on February 12, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, and died on January 17, 1997.

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Sheffer began his career as a journalist in the 1940s and worked for several newspapers, including the New York Post and the New York Daily News. In 1968, he began creating crossword puzzles for the New York Herald Tribune, and later worked for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications.

Sheffer was known for his creative and challenging crossword puzzles, which often featured puns and wordplay. His puzzles were also known for their cultural references and inclusion of a wide range of topics, from history and literature to popular culture.

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