“Shadowy plotting group” crossword clue
Answer
C
A
B
A
L
•••••CABAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CABAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Shadowy plotting group”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 23, 2026, where it runs at 2 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
Mar 23, 2026 grid1AMark of an old injury4 ltrs›13A"The ___ Game" (song that begins "Shirley Shirley bo-berley, bonana fanna fo-ferley"4 ltrs›17APopular character actor in both "The Godfather" and "Barney Miller"9 ltrs›20AGold seeker's tool3 ltrs›23AViscous goo5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 23, 20265ASome Egyptian reptiles4 ltrs›9ASleep in the great outdoors, say4 ltrs›14ASmell really bad4 ltrs›15AReef around a lagoon5 ltrs›19AExpression of proportion5 ltrs›21AGuided visit4 ltrs›22AThey save the day6 ltrs›25AAvian metaphor for a romantic couple9 ltrs›
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