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The Central Intelligence Agency, the principal foreign intelligence and counterintelligence agency of the United States government.

A common Chinese surname, romanized from various Chinese characters.

A Chinese or Korean surname.

A Chinese or Korean surname, one of the most common Asian surnames.

An English surname, most famously associated with Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British Prime Minister during World War II.

A title of honor, especially referring to El Cid (Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, c. 1043-1099), a Castilian military leader during the Reconquista.

The heroine of a traditional fairy tale who is mistreated by her stepfamily but eventually marries a prince.

A feminine given name, typically a diminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda.

A major river in Central Africa, the second longest in Africa.

A state in the northeastern United States, one of the original thirteen colonies.

A masculine given name, variant spelling of Connor.

A feminine given name, typically a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia.

A masculine given name of Irish origin.

A surname of Irish origin, patronymic form of Connor.

A masculine given name of Germanic origin.

Abbreviation for California, a state in the western United States.

A taxi; a car with a driver that can be hired to take passengers somewhere.

A secret political group or faction engaged in plotting or intrigue.

A small shelter or tent at a beach or swimming pool, used for changing clothes or relaxing.

Entertainment consisting of singing, dancing, and comedy acts performed in a nightclub or restaurant while the audience eats or drinks.

Plural of cabaret; establishments that provide entertainment (such as music, comedy, or dance) while patrons eat or drink.

A cultivated plant with thick green or purple leaves surrounding a round heart or head, eaten as a vegetable.

Plural of cabbage; leafy green, red, or white vegetables with thick leaves forming a compact head.

(informal) A person who drives a taxi for a living.

Plural of cabbie; taxi drivers.

(informal) A taxi driver.

A variety of black grape used in winemaking, especially Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc.

A small simple house, typically made of wood, in a wild or remote area.

A piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used for storage or display.

The craft or skill of making cabinets and other fine furniture.

Plural of cabinet; pieces of furniture with shelves, drawers, or compartments for storage.

Plural of cabin; small, simple houses, especially in rural or wilderness settings.

A thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, or towing.

Past tense of cable; sent a message by telegraph or cable.

Plural of "cable": thick ropes of wire or hemp.

A system of cables, especially electrical or network cables, installed in a building or structure.

A gemstone that has been polished but not faceted, having a smooth, rounded, convex surface.

(informal, usually in phrase "the whole kit and caboodle") The whole lot; everything.

(North American) A railroad car at the end of a freight train, used by the train crew.

A car with a roof that folds down; a convertible.

Plural of cab; taxis or taxicabs.

The seeds of a tropical American tree from which cocoa, cocoa butter, and chocolate are made.

A hidden store of provisions, weapons, or valuables.

Past tense of cache; stored in a hidden or secret place.

Plural of cache; hidden stores of provisions, weapons, or valuables.

A mark of prestige or distinction; superior status.

(computing) The process of storing data temporarily for faster access.

(of a hen) To make a loud, clucking cry, especially after laying an egg.

Present participle of "cackle": making a harsh, clucking sound like a hen.

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.