Definition of spy

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• spy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• spy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• spy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of spy

• (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. undercover agent
• catch sight of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. descry
  2. espy
  3. spot
• watch, observe, or inquire secretly (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. sleuth
  2. snoop
  3. stag
• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. sight
• a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people (noun)
• secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage (verb)

  Examples

  1. spy for the Russians

See definition of spy in Merriam Webster