“Cheat … or a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SHORTCHANGE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cheat … or a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 22, 2025, where it runs at 59 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.