Crossword clue
“Slips a card up one's sleeve, say”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
CHEATSLetters6
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Slips a card up one's sleeve, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 2, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Slips a card up one's sleeve, say” clue?+
The answer is CHEATS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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