This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (56 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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A _ _
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ACE as a word: (card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game; (tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
ACE has been an answer 21 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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