Crossword clue
“First name signifier?”
This clue appeared as 61-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
NEELetters3
Starts withN
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “First name signifier?” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 61-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with N and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “First name signifier?” clue?+
The answer is NEE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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