Crossword clue

“Era competitor”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
IDE
Letters3
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 25, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Era competitor” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 25, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Era competitor” clue?+

The answer is IDE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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