Acting as a spy, maybe (6)

I believe the answer is:

inside

(Other definitions for inside that I've seen before include "Imprisoned" , "Behind bars (sl.)" , "Inner surface" , "close to centre" , "undercover" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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