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NYT Mini • September 16, 2025

"I'll have another card," in blackjack

Answer:

HITME

Hint:

Think of the two-word phrase a player might say when they want the dealer to deal them one more card at the table.

Explanation:

In blackjack, when a player wants an additional card from the dealer, they say "hit me." The clue plays on this common casino phrase by phrasing it as a casual request: "I'll have another card." The answer, "HITME," is simply the two-word command squashed together, making it a straightforward fill-in for the puzzle. No tricks—just a direct nod to the game’s lingo.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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