Crossword answer
GIMMICKRY
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, June 9, 2026
Letter pattern
GIMMICKRY
Clues that lead to GIMMICKRY
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Use of strategic ploys (9)9The GuardianJun 9, 2026
Use of clever devices9The IndependentOct 15, 2024
About GIMMICKRY in crosswords
GIMMICKRY is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Use of strategic ploys (9)” in the The Guardian crossword on June 9, 2026.
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Every appearance of GIMMICKRY (2)
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Jun 9, 2026
Use of strategic ploys (9) · The Guardian · 9 Down
Oct 15, 2024
Use of clever devices · The Independent · 11 Across