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“Adds to the poker pot”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Adds to the poker pot”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, March 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? ? S

A 5-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A N T E S

The answer to “Adds to the poker pot” is ANTES

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Mar 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Adds to the poker pot” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ANTES — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ANTES

ANTES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Adds to the poker pot”

What is the answer to “Adds to the poker pot” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANTES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, March 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Adds to the poker pot”?

The answer ANTES contains 5 letters.

Was “Adds to the poker pot” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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