Crossword clue

“Con game”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 6 times
SCAM
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
SCAM45 of 6
BUNKO51 of 6

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About this clue

The clue “Con game” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 5, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for August 5, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Con game” clue?+

The answer is SCAM (4 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 6 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 5, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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