Crossword clue

“1960s singer swindles Nashville awards?”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The answer has 17 letters.

Answer · 17 lettersFirst appearance
MAMACASSSCAMSCMAS
Letters17
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 14, 202617 letters→

About this clue

The clue “1960s singer swindles Nashville awards?” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 14, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 17-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “1960s singer swindles Nashville awards?” clue?+

The answer is MAMACASSSCAMSCMAS (17 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 14, 2026.

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