Tense parts of games, for short Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Tense parts of games, for short” from the New York Times crossword of April 6, 2025? It has 3 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, APRIL 6, 2025
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OTS is the answer to “Tense parts of games, for short”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 3-letter answer that starts with O.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: STO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Extra playing periods, for short”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Tense parts of games, for short”?
OTS, 3 letters.
When was “Tense parts of games, for short” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 6, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with O.