Crossword answer
PLOYS
5 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen New York Times, May 31, 2026
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PLOYS
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PLOYS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Ruses” in the New York Times crossword on May 31, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
TOPAZNovember birthstone
SALADCold dish
LOTTALed Zeppelin’s “Whole -- Love”
ALIENVisitor from outer space
POWERMight
COMMAIt tends to delay the reader
HARDYRobust
EDGARHe can always make the grade
RISKSDangers
OASESDesert havens
KNELTLowered oneself, in a way
BAKEDMade some cookies, e.g.
OUTTA"Get __ town!"
CAMEOBrief film appearance
Every appearance of PLOYS (7)
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May 31, 2026
Ruses · New York Times · 125 Across
May 23, 2026
Cunning maneuvers · Wall Street Journal · 41 Across
Jan 16, 2026
Tactics · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Across
Dec 24, 2025
Tricksy schemes · New York Times · 35 Down
Dec 5, 2025
Tricks · New York Times · 42 Down
Nov 20, 2025
Artful tactics · Newsday · Across
Feb 10, 2025
Tactics · Eugene Sheffer · 46 Across