Crossword clue
“First, second or third”
This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
GEARLetters4
Starts withG
Ends withR
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| GEAR | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| ORDINAL | 7 | 1 of 3 |
| BASE | 4 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “First, second or third” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with R.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 25, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “First, second or third” clue?+
The answer is GEAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 25, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 25, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.