What is the answer to "Jeu d’___ (bit of wit)"?

The most common answer is ESPRIT. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer ESPRIT has 6 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Jeu d’___ (bit of wit) Crossword Clue Answer

Solving Jeu d’___ (bit of wit)? You're in luck—this appeared in New Yorker August 12, 2025. Check out our 6-letter solution.

Jeu d’___ (bit of wit) Crossword Answer

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Jeu d’___ (bit of wit) Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 6-letter answer to "Jeu d’___ (bit of wit)" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Jeu d’___ (bit of wit)" crossword clue is ESPRIT. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Jeu d’___ (bit of wit)" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 12, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of ESPRIT?

The word ESPRIT means: liveliness of mind or spirit. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Jeu d’___ (bit of wit)".