5 Across

NYT Mini • August 26, 2025

Black suit

Answer:

CLUBS

Hint:

Think of the symbol that looks like a three-leafed plant in a deck of cards.

Explanation:

"Black suit" refers to one of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards. The two black suits are spades and clubs, but "clubs" fits the answer length and is the more straightforward choice. The wordplay is simple—no tricks—just a direct reference to the suit’s color and name.

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