What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Game with players known as "shooters"" from October 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Game with players known as "shooters"”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CRAPS

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 5, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Game with players known as "shooters"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Game with players known as "shooters"” clue?+

The answer is CRAPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 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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