“First, second or third”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| GEAR | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| ORDINAL | 7 | 1 of 3 |
| BASE | 4 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “First, second or third” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 13, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for December 13, 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 “First, second or third” clue?+
The answer is ORDINAL (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 13, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 13, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for December 13, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.