NYT Crossword · 64 Down
“CD predecessors” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, August 23, 2012 as 64 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Thursday, August 23, 2012 · 64 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Aug 23, 2012 · 64 Down · 3 letters
- Jan 31, 2010 · 80 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 31, 2005 · 23 Across · 3 letters
- Apr 19, 2004 · 49 Across · 3 letters
- Oct 7, 2002 · 65 Down · 3 letters
- May 15, 2001 · 29 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 5, 1999 · 84 Down · 3 letters
- Feb 27, 1998 · 55 Across · 3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “CD predecessors”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with L and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “CD predecessors” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at 64 Down. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “CD predecessors” crossword clue?
The answer is LPS (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.