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“Top poker pair”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Top poker pair”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, July 20, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

A C E S

The answer to “Top poker pair” is ACES

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jul 20, 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 “Top poker pair” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 as a down 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

ACES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Top poker pair”

What is the answer to “Top poker pair” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ACES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, July 20, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Top poker pair”?

The answer ACES contains 4 letters.

Was “Top poker pair” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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