Friends of corrupt politicians

Latest answer — July 04, 2026

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  1. 1Strike-breaking workers
  2. 6Really overdo for the camera
  3. 7Fly into ___ (become furious)
  4. 8Sunniest state in the U.S.
  5. 10Glues back together again
  6. 11Friends of corrupt politicians
  7. 12What cotton candy is made of

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  1. 1Ones who don't hog
  2. 2Deer in the Arctic tundra
  3. 3"Incredible!!" ... as suggested by the double exclamation mark black squares
  4. 42025 film starring Emma Stone as an undercover extraterrestrial
  5. 5Big ___ (person throwing cash around)
  6. 8Curved path
  7. 9Donkey, by another name

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Strike-breaking workers — Answer: SCABS
  2. 6. Really overdo for the camera — Answer: HAMUP
  3. 7. Fly into ___ (become furious) — Answer: ARAGE
  4. 8. Sunniest state in the U.S. — Answer: ARIZONA
  5. 10. Glues back together again — Answer: REBINDS
  6. 11. Friends of corrupt politicians — Answer: CRONIES
  7. 12. What cotton candy is made of — Answer: SUGAR

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  1. 1. Ones who don't hog — Answer: SHARERS
  2. 2. Deer in the Arctic tundra — Answer: CARIBOU
  3. 3. "Incredible!!" ... as suggested by the double exclamation mark black squares — Answer: AMAZING
  4. 4. 2025 film starring Emma Stone as an undercover extraterrestrial — Answer: BUGONIA
  5. 5. Big ___ (person throwing cash around) — Answer: SPENDER
  6. 8. Curved path — Answer: ARC
  7. 9. Donkey, by another name — Answer: ASS

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The answer to “Friends of corrupt politicians” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CRONIES — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 4, 2026 at 11-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.

“Friends of corrupt politicians” answer

CRONIES (7 letters)

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Why the answer is CRONIES

CRONIES is the 7-letter solution that fits "Friends of corrupt politicians" in the NYT Mini crossword on July 4, 2026 (11-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

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July 4, 2026 (most recent) → CRONIES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Friends of corrupt politicians”?

The answer is CRONIES, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Friends of corrupt politicians”?

7 letters: CRONIES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 4, 2026, at 11-Across.

Can “Friends of corrupt politicians” have a different answer?

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