Crossword clue

“Next in line”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
HEIR
Letters4
Starts withH
Ends withR
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Next in line” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 12, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 12, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Next in line” clue?+

The answer is HEIR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 12, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for April 12, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.