Defender assigned to monitor the opposing quarterback Crossword Clue

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Defender assigned to monitor the opposing quarterback Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
2. a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
(verb)
1. catch sight of
2. watch, observe, or inquire secretly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ASSIGNED (adjective)
1. appointed to a post or duty
DEFENDER (noun)
1. a fighter who holds out against attack
2. a person who cares for persons or property

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