What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "One way to "play it"" from April 27, 2025?

Crossword clue

“One way to "play it"”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BYEAR

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 27, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “One way to "play it"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 27, 2025 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “One way to "play it"” clue?+

The answer is BYEAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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