What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief
Latest answer — August 26, 2026
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ESP stands for extrasensory perception, the supposed ability to obtain information beyond the ordinary senses. Cards marked with circles, stars, plus signs, squares and wavy lines are Zener cards, traditionally used in ESP tests.
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The answer to “What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief” in the New York Times crossword is ESP — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 26, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 28-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief” answer
ESP (3 letters)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief”?
The answer is ESP, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief”?
3 letters: ESP.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 26, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 28-Down.
Can “What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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The full grid for August 26, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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