Crossword clue

“Need for playing pool”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 3, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
CUESTICK
Letters8
Starts withC
Ends withK
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 3, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Need for playing pool” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 3, 2025 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with K, 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 “Need for playing pool” clue?+

The answer is CUESTICK (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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