What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Handed out, as playing cards" from July 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Handed out, as playing cards”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DEALT

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Handed out, as playing cards” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 27, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Handed out, as playing cards” clue?+

The answer is DEALT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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