Rip-off Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Rip-off” from the New York Times crossword of August 12, 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, AUGUST 12, 2026
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SCAM is the answer to “Rip-off”. It means to cheat or swindle.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cheat or swindle.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CSMA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Phisher's scheme”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on February 23, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Rip-off”?
SCAM, 4 letters: to cheat or swindle.
When was “Rip-off” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 12, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.