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Carter-era F.B.I. sting that inspired "American Hustle" Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ABSCAM Carter-era F.B.I. sting that inspired 'American Hustle' | (6) | New York Times | Jul 14, 2015 |
| 67% | AMY ___ Adams, American Hustle star | (3) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 59% | SCAM Hustle | (4) | New York Times | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 56% | NELL Actress Carter | (4) | Premier Sunday | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 56% | MUSICNOTES E, G, B, D and F, e.g. | (10) | USA Today | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 56% | USAGE Custom in American era (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 54% | FIREANT Stinging insect | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 54% | FEAR The "F" in FOMO | (4) | USA Today | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 54% | INSTILLING Is inspiring note on fieldwork inspiring? | (10) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 54% | WASP Stinging insect | (4) | Commuter | Jan 20, 2026 |
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