Crossword clue

“Merger precursor”

This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
MARRIAGELICENSE
Letters15
Starts withM
Ends withE
Vowels7

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The clue “Merger precursor” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 27, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with E, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Merger precursor” clue?+

The answer is MARRIAGELICENSE (15 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 27, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Newsday Crossword.

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