Jack Ryan’s org. in “The Hunt for Red October”

Cracking the Code: Jack Ryan’s Organization in “The Hunt for Red October”

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop! A seemingly simple clue – “Jack Ryan’s org. in “The Hunt for Red October” – left me scratching my head. While I’m a die-hard Tom Clancy fan, this one stumped me.

“The Hunt for Red October” is a classic, and the film adaptation starring Alec Baldwin as Jack Ryan only solidified its place in pop culture. But the clue felt tricky. Jack Ryan’s organization isn’t a household name like CIA or FBI, so what could it be?

I dove back into the book, rereading passages about Ryan’s duties and interactions with his superiors. I even went down a rabbit hole of real-life intelligence agencies, trying to pinpoint the best fit.

But it wasn’t until I revisited the movie that the answer clicked. It wasn’t something explicitly stated, but rather a subtle clue embedded within the narrative.

Have you solved this week’s crossword puzzle? What are your strategies for tackling tricky clues like this one? Let me know in the comments below!

Available Answers:

CIA.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 3 Aug 24, Saturday