What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Rocksteady precursor" from September 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Rocksteady precursor”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SKA

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 17, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rocksteady precursor” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 17, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rocksteady precursor” clue?+

The answer is SKA (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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