cheat sheet
noun
1
: a sheet containing information (such as test answers) used secretly for cheating
2
: a written or graphic aid (such as a sheet of notes) that can be referred to for help in understanding or remembering something complex
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Welcome to the Week 6 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis.
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Jess Bryant, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
From viral gadgets to cozy fall finds and reader-favorite gifts, this is your cheat sheet to the best buys of the week.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … EXPOSED – Biden's cheat sheets featured photos of Clinton, Schumer for major events.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Job descriptions are essentially cheat sheets.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jess Bryant, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
From viral gadgets to cozy fall finds and reader-favorite gifts, this is your cheat sheet to the best buys of the week.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … EXPOSED – Biden's cheat sheets featured photos of Clinton, Schumer for major events.
—FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Job descriptions are essentially cheat sheets.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Cheat sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat%20sheet. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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