This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ D
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THIRD as a word: The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second; The person or thing in the third position.
THIRD has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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