Crossword clue
“Tricks”
This clue appeared as 42-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
PLOYSLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| HAS | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| PLOYS | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tricks” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 5, 2025 as 42-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.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for December 5, 2025, 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 “Tricks” clue?+
The answer is PLOYS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 5, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 5, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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