NYT Crossword · 48 Down
“Light: Prefix” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, January 5, 1999 as 48 Down. The answer has 4 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 · Tuesday, January 5, 1999 · 48 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jan 5, 1999 · 48 Down · 4 letters
- Dec 4, 1998 · 3 Down · 4 letters
- Aug 31, 1997 · 66 Down · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Light: Prefix”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with P and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Light: Prefix” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 5, 1999, at 48 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Light: Prefix” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is PHOS. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.