Crossword clue
“The First State: Abbr.”
This clue appeared as 57-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
DELLetters3
Starts withD
Ends withL
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The First State: Abbr.” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025 as 57-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with D and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “The First State: Abbr.” clue?+
The answer is DEL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 16, 2025.
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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