“The IBM Simon Personal Communicator is considered the world's first one” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SMARTPHONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “The IBM Simon Personal Communicator is considered the world's first one”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 16, 2025, where it runs at 62 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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