“Cost of a hand” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cost of a hand”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 64 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 12, 2026.