“"Before we discuss other matters ..." or a hint to the starts of 18-, 26-, 47- and 60-Across” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FIRSTTHINGSFIRST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Before we discuss other matters ..." or a hint to the starts of 18-, 26-, 47- and 60-Across”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 3, 2026, where it runs at 37 Across and fills 16 squares. It crosses 16 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 3, 2026 grid3DRaps freestyle, in slang9 ltrs›9DChanging genetically8 ltrs›24DAbbey residents5 ltrs›26DSudden burst of wind4 ltrs›27DAdvil targets5 ltrs›29DVinyl records, familiarly3 ltrs›31DWhere to catch a Bay Area flight3 ltrs›32DStiff upper ___3 ltrs›33DEldest von Trapp daughter in "The Sound of Music"5 ltrs›34DGenre for wannabe sleuths9 ltrs›35DWinter setting in D.C.3 ltrs›36DSci-fi space travelers3 ltrs›38DPlot of land5 ltrs›39DKeeps from being publicly known8 ltrs›40DSome natural hairstyles, informally4 ltrs›41D+ or – particle3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 3, 20261AGaram ___ (South Asian spice blend)6 ltrs›7AHistoric tree in Boston Common3 ltrs›10AStinging, as an odor5 ltrs›15ANotices6 ltrs›16ANot worth a ___3 ltrs›17AHe-Man's superheroine twin sister5 ltrs›18AIntentionally cause drama10 ltrs›20AClassical Indian stringed instrument5 ltrs›
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