The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RUSES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Sneaky schemes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RUSES | 100 % | 5 |
Why may RUSES be the right solution?
"RUSES" are sneaky schemes because they are cunning and deceptive tricks or tactics used to deceive someone.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Sneaky schemes
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- scheme
- scheming
- dodge
- foxy
- ruse
- lurk
- peek
- pete
- ploy
- rat
- sis
- sly
Crossword Answer definitions
RUSES noun- A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs.
- (by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.
- Cunning, guile, trickery.
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