This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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CARDS as a word: Card games; (sports) Initialism of St. Louis Cardinals.
CARDS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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