What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Played the first card" from February 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Played the first card”

This clue appeared as 33-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

LED

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Played the first card” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 5, 2026 as 33-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Played the first card” clue?+

The answer is LED (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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