July 5, 2026 Mini / 2D / 5 letters
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Poker player's giveaways NYT Crossword Clue
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TELLS
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Why This Answer Fits
TELLS is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Poker player's giveaways". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 2D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TELLS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- TELLS has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 2D.
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This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Poker player's giveaways", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 2D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 2D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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