What a spy collects (5)

I believe the answer is:

intel

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

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

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