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Wildcard

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Meaning: Unpredictable operative or element in a mission. Novel Title: 'Wildcard'

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Mole

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Meaning: An undercover spy or double agent within an organization. Novel Title: 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'

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Wet Work

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Meaning: Slang for assassination or murder. Novel Title: 'Red Rabbit'

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Shibboleth

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Meaning: A password or custom used to distinguish members of a group. Novel Title: 'The Little Drummer Girl'

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Stalemate

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Meaning: An impasse or deadlock in espionage situations. Novel Title: 'A Death in Vienna'

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Babylon Berlin

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Meaning: Code for a chaotic or volatile situation. Novel Title: 'Babylon Berlin'

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Scalphunter

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Meaning: A term for an operative involved in particularly dangerous missions. Novel Title: 'The Bourne Identity'

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Rabbit Hole

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Meaning: Going deep undercover; entering into a complex, disorienting situation. Novel Title: 'The Looking Glass War'

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The Farm

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Meaning: Slang for the CIA's training facility. Novel Title: 'Red Sparrow'

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Burn Notice

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Meaning: Official statement that an agent is unreliable for any operations. Novel Title: 'The Tourist'

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Cleaner

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Meaning: Agent tasked with covering up operations or disposing of evidence. Novel Title: 'The Cleaner'

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Tinker Tailor

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Meaning: A code phrase to initiate surveillance. Novel Title: 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'

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Labyrinth

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Meaning: Complex network of connections or a complicated plot. Novel Title: 'The Labyrinth of Osiris'

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Checkmate

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Meaning: The successful conclusion of an operation. Novel Title: 'The Eight'

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Dead Drop

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Meaning: A method for passing information between agents to avoid direct contact. Novel Title: 'Dead Drop'

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Sleeper

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Meaning: An agent who infiltrates a target country and remains dormant until activated. Novel Title: 'The Faithful Spy'

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Blackbird

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Meaning: Codename for a stealthy reconnaissance mission. Novel Title: 'The Blackbird'

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Honeytrap

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Meaning: Spying technique that uses romantic or sexual relationships for intel. Novel Title: 'The English Girl'

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Eagle's Nest

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Meaning: High-altitude hideout or lookout point. Novel Title: 'Eye of the Needle'

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Glasnost

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Meaning: Signal for increased transparency and openness. Novel Title: 'The Russia House'

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Sandbagger

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Meaning: An agent who downplays their skills or an operation that is intentionally understated. Novel Title: 'The Sandbaggers'

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Tradecraft

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Meaning: Skillset for espionage, including surveillance and covert communication. Novel Title: 'The Secret Pilgrim'

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