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3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 4-Down
Appeared in 19 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and October 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 24, 2026 · 4-Down · 3 letters
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a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
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