“Game in which players tend to avoid the queen of spades” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HEARTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Game in which players tend to avoid the queen of spades”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 25, 2025, where it runs at 49 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.