Crossword clue

“Its first and second editions were published more than 60 yrs. apart”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

OED

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 6, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Its first and second editions were published more than 60 yrs. apart” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 6, 2025 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Its first and second editions were published more than 60 yrs. apart” clue?+

The answer is OED (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 6, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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