Crossword answer
HAMS
4 letters · Used for 17 different clues · 27 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 12, 2026
Letter pattern
HAMS
Clues that lead to HAMS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Actors unsuited for subtle roles4New York TimesSep 12, 2026
Overly theatrical thespians4USA TodayAug 28, 2026
Performers who overact4NewsdayAug 10, 2026
Over-the-top performers4New York TimesAug 2, 2026
Traditional Easter meats4Crosswords With FriendsJun 22, 2026
Easter entrees4Eugene ShefferMar 25, 2026
Amateur radio devotees4New York TimesFeb 8, 2026
Scene stealers4Eugene ShefferJan 6, 2026
Stage show-offs4NewsdayDec 21, 2025
Christmas meats4Daily ThemedSep 9, 2025
They can be cured4New York TimesAug 15, 2025
Easter roasts4Daily ThemedJul 10, 2025
Glazed Easter meats4Daily ThemedMar 4, 2025
Actors who overdo it4NewsdayFeb 3, 2025
Bad actors, fraudulent top to bottom4The IndependentOct 7, 2024
Holiday entrees4Eugene ShefferNov 24, 2023
Smoked meat slices4Daily ThemedJun 24, 2022
About HAMS in crosswords
HAMS is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 27 times in our database across 17 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Actors unsuited for subtle roles” in the New York Times crossword on September 12, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
VASERose bowl?
SPEDFloored it
LISPSpeech therapist's target
ATIEEnd in __ (require overtime)
GIGI___ Hadid, one of the highest-paid fashion models in the world whose first name is also a modern way to refer to one's nana
NONEZero
WONT"I ___ Back Down" (song by Tom Petty)
ALUMGrad
ADINTennis score following deuce
DUST(Bite the [?) bunny]
ORESLode contents
LUMPPiece of coal
SETStage scenery
HELPDistress call
Every appearance of HAMS (27)
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Sep 12, 2026
Actors unsuited for subtle roles · New York Times · 27 Down
Aug 28, 2026
Overly theatrical thespians · USA Today · 31 Across
Aug 10, 2026
Performers who overact · Newsday · Down
Aug 2, 2026
Over-the-top performers · New York Times · 24 Down
Jun 22, 2026
Traditional Easter meats · Crosswords With Friends · 9
Mar 25, 2026
Easter entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Down
Feb 8, 2026
Amateur radio devotees · New York Times · 88 Down
Jan 13, 2026
Performers who overact · Newsday · Down
Jan 6, 2026
Scene stealers · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Across
Dec 21, 2025
Stage show-offs · Newsday · Across
Dec 1, 2025
Easter entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Across
Sep 9, 2025
Christmas meats · Daily Themed · 42 Down
Aug 15, 2025
They can be cured · New York Times · 30 Down
Jul 10, 2025
Easter roasts · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Mar 4, 2025
Glazed Easter meats · Daily Themed · 48 Across
Feb 3, 2025
Actors who overdo it · Newsday · Across
Oct 7, 2024
Bad actors, fraudulent top to bottom · The Independent · 22 Down
Aug 5, 2024
Scene stealers · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
Nov 24, 2023
Holiday entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Across
Aug 31, 2023
Scene stealers · Eugene Sheffer · 41 Down
Apr 5, 2023
Holiday entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Down
Jan 20, 2023
Scene stealers · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Across
Jun 24, 2022
Smoked meat slices · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Feb 10, 2022
Easter entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Across
Dec 24, 2021
Holiday entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Jun 25, 2021
Easter entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Down
Jul 30, 2020
Easter entrees · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Across