“Ploys” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUSES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ploys”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 14, 2025, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 14, 2025 grid41AWords from a prof, maybe3 ltrs›44AWorld capital that's closer to Sicily than Rome is5 ltrs›50AHorrible6 ltrs›56AThe great outdoors6 ltrs›59ATrouble spots?6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jun 14, 20251AGo over some lines, say9 ltrs›10ACricket swatters4 ltrs›14AHow often Ozempic is taken9 ltrs›15AHedgehog-like mammal of Madagascar6 ltrs›17AAnniversary celebration for an adopted pet9 ltrs›18ASuperficial part6 ltrs›19ACharles Lamb's "Essays of ___"4 ltrs›20AGlass holding about three pints of ale4 ltrs›
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