Crossword clue

“Card game clarification”

This clue appeared as 41-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ACESHIGH
Letters8
Starts withA
Ends withH
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 19, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Card game clarification” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 19, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with H, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Card game clarification” clue?+

The answer is ACESHIGH (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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