___-pocus Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___-pocus” from the New York Times Midi crossword of October 17, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MIDI, OCTOBER 17, 2026
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HOCUS is the answer to “___-pocus”. It means to deceive or cheat.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To deceive or cheat.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OSCHU.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with H and ends with S.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___-pocus”?
HOCUS, 5 letters: to deceive or cheat.
When was “___-pocus” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Midi crossword of October 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with H.