Cryptic crossword clue
Foreign articles about more than description of spy 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word UNDERCOVER

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "description of spy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case description of spy = undercover.
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 UNDERCOVER mean?

UNDERCOVER noun
  1. A person who works undercover.
UNDERCOVER verb
  1. To provide too little coverage.
UNDERCOVER adjective
  1. Performed or happening in secret.
  2. Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation.

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