“Firstborn” crossword clue
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••••••ELDEST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELDEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Firstborn”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 19, 2026, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 19, 2026 grid9DBring into the mainstream9 ltrs›31DWord before space or Mongolia5 ltrs›32DSpot to find a pulse5 ltrs›33DFinal inning, typically5 ltrs›42DFormer vice president who won a Nobel Peace Prize6 ltrs›49DWins over with charm7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 19, 20261APackage under a Christmas tree4 ltrs›5AOld-fashioned butter maker5 ltrs›10ABranded cotton swab4 ltrs›14AMinnesota congresswoman Ilhan4 ltrs›15AIn on, as a trend5 ltrs›16ABig coffee containers4 ltrs›17A1972 song by Elton John10 ltrs›19ALuxury auto whose logo is four overlapping rings4 ltrs›
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