“First in a line of 14 popes”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
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About this clue
The clue “First in a line of 14 popes” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 17, 2025 as 14-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 September 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 17, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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