Cheat … or a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 11-letter answer for "Cheat … or a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters" is SHORTCHANGE.
The clue uses 'cheat' as a synonym for 'shortchange,' which means to give less than what is due. The phrase 'a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters' suggests that each set of circled letters forms a shorter version of a word or phrase, thus 'changing' it to something shorter, playing on the concept of being 'shortchanged.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 22, 2025.
To give less than what is due, often by mistake or deceit.
give less than one should
The answer to “Cheat … or a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters” in the New York Times puzzle December 22 2025 is SHORTCHANGE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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