Crossword clue
“Tricksy schemes”
This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PLOYSLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tricksy schemes” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 24, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tricksy schemes” clue?+
The answer is PLOYS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 24, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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