They might be foiled

40 Across5 lettersWednesday, 21 January 2026

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. The answer PLOTS is a 5-letter entry.

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PLOTS
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The answer has 5 letters.
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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on .
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