Give a bad hand? NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword December 12 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Give a bad hand?" is ABET.
The clue uses wordplay with 'hand' suggesting assistance or help, but 'bad' implies something negative. 'Abet' means to assist or encourage someone, typically in doing something wrong or illegal, hence 'give a bad hand.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 12, 2025.
To abet is to encourage or support someone in doing something wrong or illegal.
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The answer to “Give a bad hand?” in the New York Times puzzle December 12 2025 is ABET. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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