Trick NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Trick” crossword clue is RUSE (4 letters); other puzzles used CON and DUPE. We have seen this clue 6 times in New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on April 12, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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RUSE: a deception.
Best answers for “Trick”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUSE | 4 | Trick |
| 2 | CON | 3 | Trick |
| 3 | DUPE | 4 | Trick |
| 4 | TADA | 4 | "And that's the trick!" similar clue |
| 5 | TREAT | 5 | "Trick or ___!" similar clue |
| 6 | FOOL | 4 | Play a trick on similar clue |
| 7 | OLLIE | 5 | Skateboarding trick similar clue |
| 8 | HOAX | 4 | Elaborate trick similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Trick Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Trick crossword clue?
RUSE is the 4-letter answer to the “Trick” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Trick crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of April 12, 2026. We have seen it 6 times.
What are other possible answers to the Trick crossword clue?
Other puzzles used CON and DUPE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with TADA (“"And that's the trick!"”), TREAT (“"Trick or ___!"”), FOOL (“Play a trick on”).