“Early models” crossword clue
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••••••••••PROTOTYPES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PROTOTYPES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Early models”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 16, 2026 grid1DChannel with "2" and "U" spinoffs4 ltrs›2DPharynx setting6 ltrs›3DPost-mortem7 ltrs›4DGeneral on a Chinese menu3 ltrs›5DDecide one will5 ltrs›6DHester of "The Scarlet Letter"6 ltrs›7DGrab-and-go breakfast option7 ltrs›8DGuitar relative4 ltrs›9DGas brand seen in Edward Hopper's "Portrait of Orleans"4 ltrs›18DGroups of four7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 16, 20261AImportant info to have while you're waiting in a cellphone lot, for short3 ltrs›4AFall or fell6 ltrs›10ACause of a sudden change in interest, informally?4 ltrs›14AClose4 ltrs›15APho soup garnishes7 ltrs›16AConduit of neural signals4 ltrs›19ARelative of a gull4 ltrs›20A"Ain't gonna happen"4 ltrs›
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