Crossword clue

“Play for ___”

This clue appeared as 88-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
KEEPS
Letters5
Starts withK
Ends withS
Vowels2

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The clue “Play for ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 27, 2026 as 88-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Play for ___” clue?+

The answer is KEEPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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