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Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction? – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?” is FIRST (5 letters). Most recently FIRST, in the NYT Mini on February 8, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST | 5 | F____ |
What FIRST means
- adjectivepreceding all others in time or space or degree
- adjectiveindicating the beginning unit in a series
- adverbbefore anything else
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | NYT Mini 3D | FIRST |
Other clues for FIRST
- With 5-Across, like a trivial problem, colloquially
- Grade after kindergarten
- Destination for a walked batter
- With 5-Across, baby's milestone ... or a hint to the hidden layer in this puzzle's Across clues
- Groundbreaking accomplishment
- This Across answer, in order
- Gold medalist's place
- New York City avenue past the U.N. Headquarters
- With 1-Down, tradition for the married couple at a wedding reception
- With 8-Across, big milestone for a baby
- With 9-Across, part one of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines
- Like Aaron Aaronson in a roll call, perhaps
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?”?
FIRST (5 letters). Most recently FIRST, on February 8, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?”?
5 letters, starting with F (F____).