Tricks

Latest answer — August 27, 2026

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Clue explained

Ruses are tricks or deceptive schemes used to fool someone. The answer is the plural noun required by “Tricks.”

Clue type:
Definition
An illustration depicting a deceptive trick or scheme.

WaPo Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" network
  2. 4Collision sound
  3. 7Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
  4. 13Big sellers
  5. 16"That's old news"
  6. 17"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
  7. 18Skating jumps similar to toe loops
  8. 19Ruckus
  9. 20Motorcycle attachments
  10. 22Hair line?
  11. 25Dangers
  12. 26Disconnect
  13. 28"Get __ town!"
  14. 30Ski area near Reno
  15. 34Gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics?
  16. 35Second, but not first
  17. 36Getting the check
  18. 37__ choy
  19. 38Every evening
  20. 40Prefix with political
  21. 41Revises
  22. 43Assessment, briefly
  23. 44Boater or bowler
  24. 45Greta of classic Hollywood
  25. 46Hustle genre
  26. 47Texting tech
  27. 48Some natural hairstyles
  28. 50Part of QED
  29. 52Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
  30. 55Sando spread
  31. 58Patchy-patterned horses
  32. 59Tacit
  33. 62Certain spot
  34. 63Application that combats dark circles
  35. 64Gobbles (down)
  36. 65Some GEs
  37. 66__/her/hers

Down

  1. 1Degs. conferred after defenses
  2. 2Large sushi order
  3. 3Card game that's really taking off?
  4. 4"WonderWater" brand
  5. 5Alias letters
  6. 6"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
  7. 7Half marathon's 13.1
  8. 8Namesake of Converse's All Star sneaker
  9. 9Participate in decision-making
  10. 10Motorola phone
  11. 11Combative Olympian?
  12. 12Dict. entries
  13. 14Michael of "Juno"
  14. 15Dance around what's really important
  15. 21Opposite of noite
  16. 23Links activity
  17. 24North African capital
  18. 26Emergency kit
  19. 27Sweet smell
  20. 29Comedian Notaro
  21. 31With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
  22. 32Wee hour
  23. 33Showbiz quartets
  24. 36Come in second
  25. 39Sports bar sets
  26. 42Supreme court presence?
  27. 46Eager agreement
  28. 49Tricks
  29. 51"Te quiero, __ mío"
  30. 52Singer Celine
  31. 53Empire also known as the "Realm of the Four Parts"
  32. 54New Age singer who speaks Irish
  33. 56"Totes"
  34. 57"I'll get the check"
  35. 58[Praying emoji]
  36. 60Org. with LSU Tigers, Auburn Tigers, and Missouri Tigers
  37. 61WFH devices

The answer to “Tricks” in the The Washington Post crossword is RUSES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 49-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include FOOLS. 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.

“Tricks” answer

RUSES (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as FOOLS

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What does RUSES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of RUSES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • an action intended to deceive someone; a trick

Other answers for “Tricks”

The Washington Post has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides RUSES, it has also been FOOLS. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Tricks”?

The answer is RUSES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026. Other answers for this clue include FOOLS.

How many letters is the answer to “Tricks”?

5 letters: RUSES. Earlier fills for this clue have also been FOOLS (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 27, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 49-Down. Earlier appearances: August 16, 2026 → FOOLS.

Can “Tricks” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides RUSES, The Washington Post has also used FOOLS for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for August 27, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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