“Cheat, informally” crossword clue
Answer
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••••ROOK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROOK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cheat, informally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 13, 2025, where it runs at 6 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 13, 2025 grid4AMilky Way maker … or Milky Way object4 ltrs›15ACompany behind National Pancake Day4 ltrs›18APractices on the court11 ltrs›22A"___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 13, 20251APalm Sunday remnant used on the first Wednesday of Lent3 ltrs›8ACereal option6 ltrs›14AWord with brain … or body?3 ltrs›16A"You can't be serious!"6 ltrs›17ALa ___, Bolivia3 ltrs›20AHose fillers4 ltrs›23A"Uh-uh"4 ltrs›24AIsolated6 ltrs›
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