NYT Crossword · 19 Down
“Tee predecessor” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, November 17, 1996 as 19 Down. The answer has 3 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 · Sunday, November 17, 1996 · 19 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Tee predecessor”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with E and ends with S, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Tee predecessor” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 17, 1996, at 19 Down.
What is the answer to the “Tee predecessor” crossword clue?
The answer is ESS (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.