NYT Crossword · 17 Across
“Third-stringer” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, July 12, 2018 as 17 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.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Thursday, July 12, 2018 · 17 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Jul 12, 2018 · 17 Across · 5 letters
- Apr 13, 1999 · 39 Across · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, July 12, 2018.
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- 25Aboveboard crossword clue6 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Third-stringer”?
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 “Third-stringer” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 17 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Third-stringer” 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.