Answer: infiltrate

AnswerCrossword Clue
INFILTRATEDo secret-agent work
infiltrateto cause to filter into
infiltrateIntroduce (a liquid) into something in this way
infiltrate(of a tumor, cells, etc.) Spread into or invade (a tissue or organ)
infiltrateEnter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, esp. in order to acquire secret information
infiltratePermeate or become a part of (something) in this way
infiltrate(of a liquid) Permeate (something) by filtration