“Prime” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••IDEAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDEAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Prime”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 20, 2025, where it runs at 18 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 20, 2025 grid10DActor Millen of BBC America's "Orphan Black"3 ltrs›11DCharcoal and wood, for two5 ltrs›12DBeverage sometimes topped with whipped cream9 ltrs›13DDrink drunk the morning after, maybe9 ltrs›14DHidden assets9 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••IDEAL5 ltrs
••••••HEYDAY6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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