This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ S
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About the answer
KINGS as a word: (poker slang) A pair of kings (playing cards); (card games) A drinking game that uses playing cards.
KINGS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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