Crossword answer
SHELLGAME
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen NYT Midi, July 28, 2026
Letter pattern
SHELLGAME
Clues that lead to SHELLGAME
Most recent firstAbout SHELLGAME in crosswords
SHELLGAME is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Conchiglie + Pastime = Sleight-of-hand trick” in the NYT Midi crossword on July 28, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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Every appearance of SHELLGAME (3)
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Jul 28, 2026
Conchiglie + Pastime = Sleight-of-hand trick · NYT Midi · 11 Across
Nov 4, 2025
Kin of three-card monte · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Across
Sep 15, 2023
Kin of three-card monte · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Across