“First, second or third” crossword clue
Answer
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••••BASE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BASE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First, second or third”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 9, 2025, where it runs at 58 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on September 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Sep 9, 2025 grid42DErase6 ltrs›45D"The Count of Monte Cristo" author5 ltrs›50DJewish wedding dance4 ltrs›54DTaxi3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Dec 13, 2025NYT Crossword40 Across•••••••ORDINALSep 9, 2025NYT Crossword58 Across••••BASEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••BASE4 ltrs
•••••••ORDINAL7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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