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Try to catch someone with guile

The New York Times crossword clue “Try to catch someone with guile” answer is SETATRAP. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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8 lettersMost recent: December 31 2025

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This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Try to catch someone with guile” resolves to SETATRAP, a 8-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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