“Next in line” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HEIR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Next in line”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2025, where it runs at 9 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 12, 2025.