“First things first for a chef” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PREP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “First things first for a chef”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 22, 2026, where it runs at 10 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.
Crossing entries
Apr 22, 2026 grid10DDish traditionally flavored with Saigon cinnamon3 ltrs›11DWith 31- and 43-Down, an environmentalist motto … as suggested elsewhere in different ways in this puzzle6 ltrs›12DActress Cuthbert of "The Girl Next Door"6 ltrs›13DOne of two on a scorpion6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 22, 20261A"All the world," per Shakespeare's Jaques5 ltrs›6ACountertop piece4 ltrs›14AVillain in the Bible's Christmas story5 ltrs›15ATitanic4 ltrs›16ALead-in to pad or port4 ltrs›17ASpurred on10 ltrs›19AGod served by the ravens Huginn and Muninn4 ltrs›20ACondition that may involve stimming, for short4 ltrs›
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