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“Blackjack player's request”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Blackjack player's request”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, April 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

H I T M E

The answer to “Blackjack player's request” is HITME

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 20, 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 H starts with

The clue “Blackjack player's request” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HITME — a 5-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.

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 HITME

HITME has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Blackjack player's request”

What is the answer to “Blackjack player's request” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HITME — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, April 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Blackjack player's request”?

The answer HITME contains 5 letters.

Was “Blackjack player's request” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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