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"Don't ___ the player, ___ the game"

The New York Times crossword clue “"Don't ___ the player, ___ the game"” answer is HATE. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
4 lettersMost recent: September 17 2026

In the NYT Midi Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Midi on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “"Don't ___ the player, ___ the game"” resolves to HATE, a 4-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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