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“Highest poker pairs”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Highest poker pairs”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A C E S

The answer to “Highest poker pairs” is ACES

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Feb 25, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “Highest poker pairs” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ACES — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 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 ACES

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Frequently asked questions about “Highest poker pairs”

What is the answer to “Highest poker pairs” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Highest poker pairs”?

The answer ACES contains 4 letters.

Was “Highest poker pairs” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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