Crossword clue

“Game in which players tend to avoid the queen of spades”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HEARTS

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 25, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Game in which players tend to avoid the queen of spades” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 25, 2025 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Game in which players tend to avoid the queen of spades” clue?+

The answer is HEARTS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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