Crossword clue
“First signer of the Declaration of Independence”
This clue appeared as 64-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
JOHNHANCOCKLetters11
Starts withJ
Ends withK
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “First signer of the Declaration of Independence” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 64-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with J and ends with K, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “First signer of the Declaration of Independence” clue?+
The answer is JOHNHANCOCK (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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