Scheme Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 23, 2025 · 45-Across
Appeared in 19 New York Times Crosswords between November 1994 and February 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 23, 2025 · 45-Across · 4 letters
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a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); "they concocted a plot to discredit the governor"; "I saw through his little game from the start"
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