What does the cryptic crossword clue "Group with intelligence probing what follows fa or do (6)" mean?

The definition is "do". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CIA (synonym="CIA") in SOL (synonym="what follows fa") = SOCIAL; definition: "Group" The answer is SOCIAL.

Group with intelligence probing what follows fa or do (6)

Times Cryptic #29045 | 5 Across | 2024-10-11 flower

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