Looking through binoculars, say (6)

I believe the answer is:

spying

(Other definitions for spying that I've seen before include "Bond trade" , "Engaging in espionage" , "Activity undertaken by Blunt and Philby" , "Acting as a secret agent" , "Keeping furtive watch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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