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“Primitive” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Dec 4, 202548 Down5 letters
Answer
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•••••EARLY
5 letters · 48 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EARLY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Primitive”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 4, 2025, where it runs at 48 Down 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

Dec 4, 2025 grid
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Dec 4, 2025
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