“Rip off” crossword clue
Answer
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••••HOSE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rip off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 23, 2025, where it runs at 100 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 23, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 23, 2025 grid99AReality competition show with quickfire challenges7 ltrs›104AGift-wrapping supplies15 ltrs›111AMany a piece of writing by Joan Didion5 ltrs›115ADetaches from a source of dependence5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 12, 2026NYT Crossword22 Across••••SCAMFeb 23, 2025NYT Crossword100 Down••••HOSEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••HOSE4 ltrs
••••SCAM4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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