Crossword clue
“The first one was sent in 1971”
This clue appeared as 20-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EMAILLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withL
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The first one was sent in 1971” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 15, 2026 as 20-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with L, 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 “The first one was sent in 1971” clue?+
The answer is EMAIL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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