Crossword clue
“Best starting hand in Texas hold ’em”
This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ACESLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Best starting hand in Texas hold ’em” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 21, 2025 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Best starting hand in Texas hold ’em” clue?+
The answer is ACES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 21, 2025.
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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