Oxford Spies and Mystery Glossary

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