NYT Crossword

Casino maneuvers carried out three times in this puzzle? NYT Crossword Clue

43A | 14 letters

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RIFFLESHUFFLES

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Why This Answer Fits

RIFFLESHUFFLES is the 14-letter answer for the clue "Casino maneuvers carried out three times in this puzzle?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 43A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: RIFFLESHUFFLES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • RIFFLESHUFFLES has 14 letters, matching the required slot for 43A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Casino maneuvers carried out three times in this puzzle?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 14 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 43A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 43A
Answer length 14
Puzzle type Daily
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