What is the answer to "Competitors in a slam" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Competitors in a slam" is POETS (5 letters).

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Competitors in a slam NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the November 11, 2026 puzzle

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POETS

5 letters · Across · last seen November 11, 2026

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