Crossword clue
“First to the finish line”
This clue appeared as 72-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SPEEDIESTLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “First to the finish line” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 30, 2025 as 72-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, 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 “First to the finish line” clue?+
The answer is SPEEDIEST (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 30, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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