Crossword clue
“Longtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
NCISLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Longtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 23, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Longtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs” clue?+
The answer is NCIS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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