Gathering of spies?

I believe the answer is:

intel

'gathering of spies?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for intel that I've seen before include "US chip manufacturer" , "military info" , "silicon chip manufacturer" , "Information" , "Chip manufacturer based in California" .)

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

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