“One orientation of a playing card during a magic trick” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FACEUP/DOWN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “One orientation of a playing card during a magic trick”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 27, 2025, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.