This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (10 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ M
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SHAM as a word: Intended to deceive; false; A fake; an imitation that purports to be genuine.
SHAM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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