NYT Crossword · 1 Across
“Second-string player” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, March 27, 1996 as 1 Across. 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.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, March 27, 1996 · 1 Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Second-string player”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with B, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Second-string player” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at 1 Across.
What is the answer to the “Second-string player” crossword clue?
The answer is SCRUB (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.