undercoverplot
nounUK /ˌʌndəˈkʌvəplɒt/
US /ˌʌndərˈkʌvərplɑːt/
A secret plan made by people who are hiding what they are really doing.
The spies used an undercoverplot to sneak into the castle without being seen.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A hidden storyline in a story where characters work in secret.
The book's undercoverplot kept readers guessing who the real hero was.
3. A sneaky plan to trick someone without them knowing.
The kids made an undercoverplot to surprise their teacher on her birthday.
4. The secret part of a game where players hide their true goal.
In the game, each player had an undercoverplot to find the hidden treasure first.