X

Answer:

TEN

Hint:

Roman numeral often seen on clocks or in Super Bowl titles.

Explanation:

The letter "X" is the Roman numeral for 10, which directly points to the word "ten." This is a straightforward example of a clue using numeral substitution, where the symbol stands in for its numerical value. No hidden wordplay or tricks—just a clean, direct reference to how numbers can represent words in crosswords.

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