What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Cunning tactic" from October 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cunning tactic”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

PLOY

Letters4

Starts withP

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Cunning tactic” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cunning tactic” clue?+

The answer is PLOY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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