This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
FIRSTS as a word: Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest; Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest.
FIRSTS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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