Answer: wiretaps

AnswerCrossword Clue
WIRETAPS

Bugs

WIRETAPS

Illegal phone eavesdrops.

WIRETAPS

Listens in sub rosa.

WIRETAPS
Means of obtaining evidence.
WIRETAPS
Certain bugs
WIRETAPSEavesdrops, modern style
WIRETAPSKin of "bugs"
WIRETAPSBugs' kin
WIRETAPSWatergate-type crimes
WIRETAPSBugs' cousins