I’m not a betting man, so I was completely stumped when I landed on this NYT Mini Crossword clue. I don’t know anything about bets, let alone “certain sports bets.” I’d love to say I somehow worked out the answer with pure brain power, but I didn’t. I ended up having to do some research for this article—but can you blame me?

• ‘Certain sports bets’ NYT Mini Crossword hints
• ‘Certain sports bets’ NYT Mini Crossword answer
• All April 3 NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers

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• Hint 1: Associated with numbers.
• Hint 2: It starts with an “O.”
• Hint 3: Also known as “total bet.”
• Hint 4: ____-under

Did you get it yet? The answer to seven across in the April 3 NYT Mini Crossword is “OVERS.”