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“Pays to play poker”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Pays to play poker”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, November 25, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A N T E S

The answer to “Pays to play poker” is ANTES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Nov 25, 2025

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 “Pays to play poker” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 as a down 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

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Frequently asked questions about “Pays to play poker”

What is the answer to “Pays to play poker” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ANTES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Pays to play poker”?

The answer ANTES contains 5 letters.

Was “Pays to play poker” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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