This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
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W _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ _ _ S
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WEASELS as a word: (informal, derogatory) A devious or sneaky person or animal; (transitive) To achieve by clever or devious means.
WEASELS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 25, 2026.
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