This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ M
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SCAM as a word: A fraudulent deal; (ambitransitive) To defraud or embezzle.
SCAM has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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