“Bad thing to have in a poker game” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TELL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bad thing to have in a poker game”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 9, 2026, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.