Crossword clue

“Mars comes third in it”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ANNEE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 10, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mars comes third in it” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 10, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mars comes third in it” clue?+

The answer is ANNEE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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