Fraudulent scheme

Latest answer — July 11, 2026

14 Across

Think of a trick that lures you in with promises that are too good to be true! 🎭

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This clue's Saturday, July 11, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Completely overhaul
  2. 7Sneak peek
  3. 9Purplish-red shade
  4. 10Item purchased before proposing
  5. 112010s Emmy-winning comedy starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge
  6. 14Fraudulent scheme
  7. 15:police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:

Down

  1. 1Measure of engine speed, in brief
  2. 2Section of history
  3. 3Kick one's feet up, with "out"
  4. 4So-so
  5. 5Spot for little drinks that can lead to a big bill
  6. 6Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner
  7. 8Moved like an excited dog's tail
  8. 11Grp. monitoring TV decency standards
  9. 12British bathroom
  10. 13Appropriate last answer in this puzzle

The answer to “Fraudulent scheme” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CONGAME — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 11, 2026 at 14-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Fraudulent scheme” answer

CONGAME (7 letters)

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Why the answer is CONGAME

Think of a trick that lures you in with promises that are too good to be true! 🎭

When else has “Fraudulent scheme” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 11, 2026 (most recent) → CONGAME. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fraudulent scheme”?

The answer is CONGAME, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fraudulent scheme”?

7 letters: CONGAME.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 11, 2026, at 14-Across.

Can “Fraudulent scheme” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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