This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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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