Answer: plame

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLAME

Valerie played by Naomi Watts in "Fair Game"

PLAME

Novak blew her cover

PLAME

... Affair (2000s scandal involving a leaked identity)

PLAME
2003 leaked CIA name
PLAME
Novak outed her in 2003
PLAMECIA operative Valerie whose cover was blown in 2003