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“Longtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 as 1 Across. 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, December 23, 2025 · 1 Across
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Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Longtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with N and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Longtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 1 Across.
What is the answer to the “Longtime CBS procedural with multiple spinoffs” crossword clue?
The answer is NCIS (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.