What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "They've been played!" from March 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“They've been played!”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ROLES

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “They've been played!” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 21, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “They've been played!” clue?+

The answer is ROLES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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