Crossword clue
“Underground scheme?”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SUBWAYMAPLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withP
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Underground scheme?” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 25, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Underground scheme?” clue?+
The answer is SUBWAYMAP (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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