What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Preceder of way or word" from May 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Preceder of way or word”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

INA

Letters3

Starts withI

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 29, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Preceder of way or word” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 29, 2025 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Preceder of way or word” clue?+

The answer is INA (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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