“Preceder of the answer to each of this puzzle's starred clues” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Preceder of the answer to each of this puzzle's starred clues”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2026, where it runs at 58 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.