What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Game with numbered balls" from October 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Game with numbered balls”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LOTTO

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Game with numbered balls” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Game with numbered balls” clue?+

The answer is LOTTO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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