“J.F.K. predecessor” crossword clue
Answer
D
D
E
•••DDE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “J.F.K. predecessor”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 15, 2026, where it runs at 65 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 15, 2026 grid61AHad a brain fart7 ltrs›72ASmoothed (out)6 ltrs›73A"Things are only going to get worse" ... or a hint to answering the seven italicized clues in this puzzle22 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 15, 20261ADo a little too well?4 ltrs›5ATops4 ltrs›9AResident of Ayrshire or Lanarkshire4 ltrs›13ANo time at all6 ltrs›19ADiscouraged action4 ltrs›20AMouthy?4 ltrs›21A"What a relief!"4 ltrs›22ABrought (out)7 ltrs›
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