ABBREVIATION: "U.S. federal government [organization] that is charged with carrying out [information-gathering] operations in support of national security" Crossword Clue

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ABBREVIATION: "U.S. federal government [organization] that is charged with carrying out [information-gathering] operations in support of national security" Crossword Answer

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(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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ORGANIZATION (noun)
1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
2. an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
ABBREVIATION (noun)
1. a shortened form of a word or phrase
2. shortening something by omitting parts of it

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