“Tense parts of games, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tense parts of games, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 6, 2025, where it runs at 98 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.