“They've been played!” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ROLES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ROLES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They've been played!”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 21, 2026, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 5 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.
Crossing entries
Mar 21, 2026 grid32AAthletic activity spun off from parkour11 ltrs›35AThings that are tough on the outside and doughy on the inside?11 ltrs›37AImpulsive, as a decision11 ltrs›42AScuffle5 ltrs›47AWord with corn or cough5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 21, 20261AParts of a story structure?6 ltrs›7ACase managers?7 ltrs›14ALead-in to "Go!"6 ltrs›15A"No more for me!"8 ltrs›16AGym amenity6 ltrs›17AWords before a teaser to the following episode8 ltrs›18ABe behind3 ltrs›19AWhat there's no accounting for, in a saying5 ltrs›
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