“First grade of high school, typically” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NINTH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First grade of high school, typically”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 25, 2026, where it runs at 50 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.