"Argo" spy org (3)

I believe the answer is:

cia

(Other definitions for cia that I've seen before include "US agency for national security" , "American spies." , "American secret service organisation" , "Secret service agency of USA" , "US intelligence organisation" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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