Crossword clue
“First, second or third”
This clue appeared as 58-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
BASELetters4
Starts withB
Ends withE
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 9, 2025 as 58-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 9, 2025, 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 BASE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 9, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 9, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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