“Upper hand” crossword clue
Answer
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••••EDGE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EDGE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Upper hand”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 16, 2026, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 16, 2026.
Crossing entries
Apr 16, 2026 grid3DLike a lake on a breezy day8 ltrs›20DSham4 ltrs›21DLike most of Nevada4 ltrs›30DTake off the market5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 16, 2026NYT Crossword33 Down•••••••••ADVANTAGEApr 16, 2026NYT Crossword34 Across••••EDGEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••EDGE4 ltrs
•••••••••ADVANTAGE9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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