“First in a race?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ADAM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First in a race?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 8, 2026, where it runs at 43 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.