Game with an annual World Series since 1970 Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Game with an annual World Series since 1970” from the New York Times crossword of August 17, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 17, 2025
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POKER is the answer to “Game with an annual World Series since 1970”. It means one that pokes.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
One that pokes.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ORKPE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Card game for Phil Ivey”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Game with an annual World Series since 1970”?
POKER, 5 letters: one that pokes.
When was “Game with an annual World Series since 1970” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 17, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.