CIA predecessor: Abbr. Crossword Clue

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CIA predecessor: Abbr. Crossword Answer

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PREDECESSOR (noun)
1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
2. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
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

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Across

1. Rubber duck's spot

4. Torn ___ (athlete's knee injury): Abbr.

7. Arrow launcher

10. "The ___ that got away" (former romantic partner)

11. Male sibling, for short

12. Do a whoopsie

13. Castle defense (anagram of "atom")

15. Boot fillers

16. "Give it a go!"

17. Fighting the flu, say

19. Florence ___, "Midsommar" actress who honored her role with a maypole tattoo

21. Pure delight

22. Opposite of "WNW" Abbr.

23. "Do you prefer chopsticks ___ fork?": 2 wds.

25. Tit for __

27. "___ Girls" (2004 teen comedy)

31. Herb that rhymes with "rage"

33. Ungraceful sort

36. As cool ___ cucumber: 2 wds.

37. Sports info on a card, for short

38. Texter's "I don't need details!" Abbr.

39. "Stop talking!"

40. EMT's life-saving technique: Abbr.

43. Manager's aide, for short

45. ___ Turner, "Dark Phoenix" actress who honored her role with a tattoo of the "X-Men" logo

48. To the ___ degree (utmost)

49. “___ to a Nightingale,” John Keats poem

50. "___ grows into a flower": 2 wds.

52. Sweden's first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest

56. Chick-___-A (restaurant chain)

57. Perseverance rover organization: Abbr.

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59. Golf ball support

60. Heavenly ball

61. ___ Valley, California's wine destination

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Down

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2. Game with Reverse cards

3. "Who Wants to ___ Millionaire?": 2 wds.

4. President on a $5 bill, lovingly

5. Thin French pancake

6. "The White ___" (TV series starring Jennifer Coolidge)

7. Sister of Meg, Jo, and Amy in "Little Women"

8. Bobby ___ (Bruins legend)

9. Humor that aptly rhymes with "dry"

14. "Shop ___ You Drop" (game show)

15. ___ market (open-air market for secondhand goods)

18. '___ there be light'

20. Jade or ruby, e.g.

21. Lady ___, "A Star Is Born" actress who honored her role with a rose tattoo

24. Alley rodent

26. Tiny diaper wearer

28. Dawn direction

29. Pokémon trainer ___ Ketchum

30. Slangy opposite of "yeah"

32. ___ a Sketch, popular drawing toy

34. ___ Seyfried, "Mamma Mia!" actress

35. ___ bump, alternative to a high-five

41. Keys played by Alicia Keys

42. Concrete-strengthening rod

44. "Stitches" singer ___ Mendes

45. Like fluffy slippers

46. Slobbering "Garfield" character

47. Brazilian soccer legend

51. Pen drive port: Abbr.

53. Constrictor with heat-sensing pits

54. Conk on the noggin

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