Upper-level clearance level (3-6)

I believe the answer is:

top-secret

(Other definitions for top-secret that I've seen before include "(Of information) strictly not for public consumption" , "Extremely restricted (information)" , "Very hush-hush" , "Highly restricted (information)" , "Highly classified" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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