“First in a line of 14 popes”
This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
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The clue “First in a line of 14 popes” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “First in a line of 14 popes” clue?+
The answer is LEOI (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 28, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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