What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Center of a Scrabble board" from March 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Center of a Scrabble board”

This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

STAR

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Center of a Scrabble board” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 5, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Center of a Scrabble board” clue?+

The answer is STAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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