Cryptic crossword clue
A ‘shady agent you previously used in plot, looking sinister? 5-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BEADY

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The straight part
We know that "looking sinister" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case looking sinister = beady.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BEADY mean?

BEADY adjective
  1. Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming.
  2. (of eyes or a look) Bright and penetrating.
  3. Covered or ornamented with, or as if with, beads.
  4. Characterized by beads.

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