Crossword clue

“Rip-off”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
SCAM
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withM
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
SCAM41 of 2
HOSE41 of 2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 12, 20264 letters→NYT Crossword
Feb 23, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rip-off” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with M.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 12, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rip-off” clue?+

The answer is SCAM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 12, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for August 12, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.