“Supercomputer precursor” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAINFRAME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Supercomputer precursor”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 1, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 1, 2025 grid1AOffice announcement4 ltrs›14AIngredient in some smoothie bowls4 ltrs›17A"Remedy" for a riled-up person9 ltrs›20ACR-V or Civic5 ltrs›24APenalty for bank fraud13 ltrs›27ARead thoroughly6 ltrs›30A"Madam, I'm ___"4 ltrs›39ALower, as the lights3 ltrs›43ACurry of the N.B.A., informally5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 1, 20255AJump4 ltrs›9ARepairs a hole5 ltrs›15APlus4 ltrs›16ATo no ___ (without success)5 ltrs›19ADashboard instrument5 ltrs›21AGeorge who played Sulu on "Star Trek"5 ltrs›23AHeadstone letters3 ltrs›29ARowing implement3 ltrs›
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