“Reason to go into penalty kicks” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TIEGAME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reason to go into penalty kicks”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 43 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.