“Steals, informally” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FILCHES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Steals, informally”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 66 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 4, 2026 grid32DState capital that's closest to the U.S. Capitol9 ltrs›33DLike five Across answers by five Down answers in this puzzle, literally and figuratively13 ltrs›38DFans out6 ltrs›48DPlot divisions5 ltrs›56DFirst enactors of democracy9 ltrs›60DChemistry lab dropper5 ltrs›66DProgramming language that's also a musical key6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••FILCHES7 ltrs
••••••••SNAFFLES8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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