“Villainous ploy” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Villainous ploy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 11, 2026, where it runs at 49 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.
Crossing entries
Jun 11, 2026 grid47AChicken6 ltrs›55APrestigious group of schools, to an ancient Roman?10 ltrs›58AA wine (with an accent), or a flower (without one)4 ltrs›61ALyrical works4 ltrs›
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Jun 11, 20261AWord before baked or naked4 ltrs›5APinnacles5 ltrs›10AThousand ___, city that's part of Greater Los Angeles4 ltrs›14A___ Sea, body of water that lost 90% of its volume to irrigation4 ltrs›15ANot secured5 ltrs›16AArm part4 ltrs›17AIt might have many sides4 ltrs›18A"Yes, sir!," to an ancient Roman?10 ltrs›
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