Crossword clue
“Up the ___ (raise the stakes)”
This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 6, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ANTELetters4
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Up the ___ (raise the stakes)” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 6, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Up the ___ (raise the stakes)” clue?+
The answer is ANTE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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