State secrets are confidential information that is kept from the public. They are usually held by governments or organizations and can range from military plans to diplomatic negotiations. The term 'state secrets' can also refer to the act of revealing such information. In this crossword, the solutions BLAB (4 letters), RAT (3 letters) and SNITCH (6 letters) all refer to the act of revealing state secrets. BLAB means to talk too much, RAT means to inform on someone, and SNITCH means to tell on someone. All three words imply the act of revealing confidential information.