“Trick” crossword clue
Answer
D
U
P
E
••••DUPE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DUPE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Trick”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2025, where it runs at 13 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 January 28, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2025 grid11ALike some scientists and dashes3 ltrs›16ABig bird3 ltrs›19AQuick drink3 ltrs›22AIn the buff4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 12, 2026NYT Crossword33 Across••••RUSEJan 28, 2025NYT Crossword13 Down••••DUPEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••DUPE4 ltrs
••••RUSE4 ltrs
•••••PRANK5 ltrs
••••HOAX4 ltrs
•••••STUNT5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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