This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ T
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FIRST as a word: Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest; Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest.
FIRST has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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