What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Numbers game" from March 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Numbers game”

This clue appeared as 100-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LOTTO

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 22, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Numbers game” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 22, 2026 as 100-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with O.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 22, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Numbers game” clue?+

The answer is LOTTO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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