*1st NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “*1st” crossword clue is MERCURY (7 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 25, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 7 LETTERS
1M2E3R4C5U6R7Y
MERCURY: a metallic element.
Best answers for “*1st”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MERCURY | 7 | *1st |
| 2 | STS | 3 | Main and 1st, often similar clue |
| 3 | FOOLER | 6 | April 1st prankster similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 25, 2026 | MERCURY | 34 Across |
More popular clues
Questions about the *1st Crossword Clue
What is the 7-letter answer to the *1st crossword clue?
MERCURY is the 7-letter answer to the “*1st” crossword clue.
When was the *1st crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 25, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the *1st crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with STS (“Main and 1st, often”), FOOLER (“April 1st prankster”).