“Progenitor” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SIRE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Progenitor”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 13, 2026, where it runs at 31 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.
Crossing entries
Nov 13, 2026 grid30AFormal guidance?9 ltrs›35AWhat a deck may be stacked with?7 ltrs›38AIt's seriously entertaining5 ltrs›41AMemphis-to-Nashville dir.3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SIRE4 ltrs
••••••PARENT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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