“The third” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.III is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “The third”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 83 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.