June 5, 2026 Daily / 10D / 11 letters
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What might give a hand in a casino? NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 11-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: What might give a hand in a casino?, 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 11-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 10D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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DEALERSSHOE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
DEALERSSHOE is the 11-letter answer for the clue: What might give a hand in a casino?. 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 10D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: DEALERSSHOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- DEALERSSHOE has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 10D.
Answer history
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View all DEALERSSHOE clues Position 10D
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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