Crossword clue
“Criminals in the oil industry?”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
ARTFORGERSLetters10
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Criminals in the oil industry?” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Criminals in the oil industry?” clue?+
The answer is ARTFORGERS (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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