Preparation for many a surprise party Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Preparation for many a surprise party” from the New York Times crossword of January 1, 2026? It has 4 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, JANUARY 1, 2026
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RUSE is the answer to “Preparation for many a surprise party”. It means a deception.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A deception.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: URES.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Villainous ploy”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Preparation for many a surprise party”?
RUSE, 4 letters: a deception.
When was “Preparation for many a surprise party” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.