Crossword clue
“The first one was issued in 1936, for short”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 3, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
SSNLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels0
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About this clue
The clue “The first one was issued in 1936, for short” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 3, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with N.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “The first one was issued in 1936, for short” clue?+
The answer is SSN (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 3, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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