NYT Crossword · 20 Across
“He was first” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, July 20, 2005 as 20 Across. The answer has 13 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, July 20, 2005 · 20 Across
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Down
- 1Primary crossword clue4 letters
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- 3Classic soft drink brand crossword clue4 letters
- 4Offensive football position crossword clue8 letters
- 5State capital originally known as Pig's Eye crossword clue6 letters
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- 9Imaginary undying flower crossword clue8 letters
- 10Olympian Michelle crossword clue4 letters
- 11Major New York-to-Tennessee route crossword clue10 letters
- 12Bar topic crossword clue3 letters
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- 21Whiskey grain crossword clue3 letters
- 22Sound off, perhaps crossword clue5 letters
- 26Bamboo pieces crossword clue6 letters
- 27See 57-Down crossword clue6 letters
- 28Poster heading crossword clue6 letters
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- 30Figure on a window shade crossword clue10 letters
- 31Desilu co-founder crossword clue5 letters
- 34Fenway Park climber crossword clue9 letters
- 37Pasta shape crossword clue5 letters
- 38Requiem Mass hymn crossword clue8 letters
- 39Almond confection crossword clue8 letters
- 45Heel crossword clue3 letters
- 46Fill with bubbles crossword clue6 letters
- 49Many a gourmet coffee crossword clue5 letters
- 51One can be shown it crossword clue4 letters
- 52Plant with lance-shaped leaves crossword clue4 letters
- 53El ___ crossword clue4 letters
- 54Lockup crossword clue4 letters
- 55Genetic strands crossword clue4 letters
- 56Weep crossword clue3 letters
- 57Excellent service, in 27-Down crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “He was first”?
The answer has 13 letters. It starts with N and ends with G, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “He was first” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at 20 Across.
What is the answer to the “He was first” crossword clue?
The answer is NEILARMSTRONG (13 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.