NYT Crossword · 63 Down
“First string” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, November 1, 2020 as 63 Down. The answer has 5 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 · Sunday, November 1, 2020 · 63 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Nov 1, 2020 · 63 Down · 5 letters
- Mar 6, 2016 · 104 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 17, 2010 · 2 Down · 5 letters
- Apr 17, 2010 · 13 Down · 3 letters
- Dec 18, 2009 · 32 Down · 3 letters
- Jul 20, 2009 · 34 Down · 5 letters
- May 6, 2008 · 15 Across · 5 letters
- Dec 29, 2006 · 8 Down · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “First string”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with A and ends with M, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “First string” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 63 Down. It has appeared 8 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “First string” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is ATEAM. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.