The crossword clue "Covert operator" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from October 24, 2023. We've gathered 43 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is SPY (3 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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43 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SPY
Covert operator
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2023
99%
SPY
Covert operator
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2023
8%
BALM
Soothe operator?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
8%
BALM
Soothe operator?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
8%
AMTRAK
Empire Builder operator
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
AMTRAK
Empire Builder operator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
USER
Computer operator
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
USER
Computer operator
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
INTEL
Info from covert ops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
INTEL
Info from covert ops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
CIA
Grp. conducting covert ops
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
CIA
Grp. conducting covert ops
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
DESIGNFLAW
Problem that may be confused with operator error
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2024
8%
DESIGNFLAW
Problem that may be confused with operator error
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2024
8%
OPS
Black ___ (covert missions)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2024
8%
OPS
Black ___ (covert missions)
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
8%
IBMUSER
Early PC operator, often
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 25, 2023
8%
IBMUSER
Early PC operator, often
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 25, 2023
8%
BAT
Sonar operator?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2022
8%
BAT
Sonar operator?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2022
8%
AIRCANA
*Fleet operator headquartered in Montreal
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2022
8%
AIRCANA
*Fleet operator headquartered in Montreal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2022
8%
SIGNALONESLIFEAWAY
Enjoy a long career as a telegraph operator?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2022
8%
SIGNALONESLIFEAWAY
Enjoy a long career as a telegraph operator?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2022
8%
MOTORMAN
Train operator
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 8, 2022
8%
MOTORMAN
Train operator
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 8, 2022
8%
APU
Kwik-E-Mart operator
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2022
8%
APU
Kwik-E-Mart operator
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2022
8%
DOWNLOADER
Forklift operator for pillow factory?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2021
8%
DOWNLOADER
Forklift operator for pillow factory?
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2021
8%
CROSSWORDEDITOR
Bleep button operator?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2021
8%
CROSSWORDEDITOR
Bleep button operator?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2021
8%
BUSDRIVER
Greyhound operator
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 21, 2020
8%
BUSDRIVER
Greyhound operator
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 21, 2020
8%
AERONAUT
Balloon operator
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2020
8%
AERONAUT
Balloon operator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2020
8%
ENGINEER
Train operator
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 24, 2020
8%
ENGINEER
Train operator
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 24, 2020
8%
SURGEON
Smooth operator, one would hope
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2019
8%
SURGEON
Smooth operator, one would hope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2019
8%
PLUMBERS
'70s covert White House intelligence group ... and, in a more conventional sense, a hint to the starts of the answers to starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2019
8%
PLUMBERS
'70s covert White House intelligence group ... and, in a more conventional sense, a hint to the starts of the answers to starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2019
8%
ARB
Wall St. operator
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2019
8%
ARB
Wall St. operator
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2019
8%
TROUBLESHOOTING
What a jittery camera operator may be having?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2019
8%
TROUBLESHOOTING
What a jittery camera operator may be having?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2019
8%
SYSADMIN
Net message board operator
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 18, 2018
8%
SYSADMIN
Net message board operator
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 18, 2018
8%
NOR
Boolean logic operator
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 15, 2018
8%
NOR
Boolean logic operator
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 15, 2018
1%
BCC
Email covertly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
BCC
Email covertly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
IPAS
Beers like Smooth Hoperator, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
IPAS
Beers like Smooth Hoperator, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
TAIL
Follow covertly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
TAIL
Follow covertly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
BCCS
Emails covertly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2024
1%
BCCS
Emails covertly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
1%
USERS
Computer operators
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
1%
USERS
Computer operators
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
1%
BOOLEAN
Using logical operators
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 21, 2024
1%
BOOLEAN
Using logical operators
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
1%
TSA
LAX X-ray operators
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2023
1%
TSA
LAX X-ray operators
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2023
1%
SPYON
Watch covertly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2023
1%
SPYON
Watch covertly
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2023
1%
CASHIERS
Register operators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2022
1%
CASHIERS
Register operators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2022
1%
GOINGUP
Elevator operator’s question
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 20, 2022
1%
GOINGUP
Elevator operator’s question
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 20, 2022
1%
TYPISTS
Keyboard operators
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2022
1%
TYPISTS
Keyboard operators
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2022
1%
BCCED
Included covertly in an email
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2022
1%
BCCED
Included covertly in an email
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2022
1%
ETS
UFO operators
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2021
1%
ETS
UFO operators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2021
1%
SHOT
Camera operator's concern
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2021
1%
SHOT
Camera operator's concern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2021
1%
STASH
Store covertly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2020
1%
STASH
Store covertly
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2020
1%
ROGERTHAT
Radio operator's "I understand"
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 10, 2018
1%
ROGERTHAT
Radio operator's "I understand"
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 10, 2018
1%
BOATMEN
Ferry operators
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 2, 2018
1%
BOATMEN
Ferry operators
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 2, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Covert operator" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 43 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SPY (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Covert operator"?
The best answer for "Covert operator" is SPY with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Covert operator" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 24, 2023.