Emotional manipulation tactic NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword January 2 2026 Answers
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The most common and recent 9-letter answer for "Emotional manipulation tactic" is GUILTTRIP.
The clue refers to a psychological strategy where someone makes another person feel guilty to influence their behavior. 'Guilt trip' is a common term for this tactic, combining the sense of 'guilt' with the idea of a 'trip' to suggest a journey through emotional pressure.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 02, 2026.
A guilt trip is a method of making someone feel guilty to achieve a desired outcome.
Journey in which you might carry quite a load?
The answer to “Emotional manipulation tactic” in the New York Times puzzle January 2 2026 is GUILTTRIP. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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