Oxford Spies and Mystery Glossary
Across
- 4. a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purpose of secrecy
- 6. another name for a detective
- 7. close watch over a person, group, or area; supervision
- 8. a name that is not one's true name
- 9. marked by imagination, resourcefulness, or cleverness
- 13. the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
- 15. a person who tries to get secret information about another government, country, etc.
- 18. threatening to reveal a secret unless something is done
- 19. a person whose job is to find information about something or someone
Down
- 1. a large dog breed with very acute smell which are used in tracking
- 2. a female character whose actions are inspiring or noble
- 3. an evil or wicked person or character, especially in a story or play
- 5. basic or simple
- 10. someone who secretly tries to discover information
- 11. a piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose
- 12. a small device you hide to hear other people's conversations
- 14. a task
- 16. a small, useful machine or device
- 17. someone who tries to find things out in a sneaky way