Crossword clue
“It has eight players”
This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OCTETLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “It has eight players” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 20, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “It has eight players” clue?+
The answer is OCTET (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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