Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of something that might be part of a pitchfork or a fork, often sharp and pointy.
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A ???? is a slender, pointed part of a tool or implement, such as a prong on a fork.
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The clue 'Straight poker?' plays on the word 'straight' as a homophone for 'strait,' meaning narrow or tight, and 'poker' as a tool. A '????' is a prong on a fork or similar tool, which could be used to poke or prod.
Reveal Hint
Pointed part of fork, Fork prong, Fork part, One of three on the pitchfork in "American Gothic", Pointed part of a fork
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The answer to “Straight poker?” in the New York Times puzzle October 9 2025 is TINE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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