Crossword clue
“Second first lady, after Martha”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ABIGAILLetters7
Starts withA
Ends withL
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Second first lady, after Martha” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 5, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with L, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Second first lady, after Martha” clue?+
The answer is ABIGAIL (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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