1970s scandal (9)

I believe the answer is:

watergate

(Other definitions for watergate that I've seen before include "scandal" , "Means of access for a current" , "target for a 1972 break-in" , "Burgled hotel" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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