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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Sly schemes

Answer:

RUSES

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Sly schemes" hints at clever tricks or deceptive plans, which is exactly what "ruses" are—tactics meant to mislead or outsmart someone. The word itself sounds a bit like "use," reinforcing the idea of employing a trick, but with a sneaky twist. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, just a direct match for underhanded tactics.

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