What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Long-running procedural franchise" from December 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Long-running procedural franchise”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

CSI

Letters3

Starts withC

Ends withI

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Long-running procedural franchise” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 3, 2025 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Long-running procedural franchise” clue?+

The answer is CSI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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