Sting that was the inspiration for the 2013 film 'American Hustle' Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABSCAM Sting that was the inspiration for the 2013 film 'American Hustle' (6) New York Times Jun 30, 2020
6% AMY ___ Adams, American Hustle star (3) Puzzler Backwords Jan 31, 2026
5% RIM "Pacific ___" (2013 science fiction film) (3)
5% AFI American Film Institute (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 23, 2026
5% JEDI Warrior word inspired by samurai films (4) Newsday Jan 17, 2026
5% SCAM Hustle (4) New York Times Nov 28, 2025
4% SLAPS Stinging hits (5) Premier Sunday Feb 22, 2026
4% WAR "World ___ Z," 2013 Brad Pitt film (3)
4% WASP Stinging insect (4) Commuter Feb 18, 2026
4% MUSE Literary inspiration (4) Newsday Feb 18, 2026

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