Second in command NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Second in command” crossword clue is DEPUTY (6 letters); other puzzles used VEEP. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and Universal and USA Today crosswords, most recently on September 24, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 6 LETTERS
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DEPUTY: one appointed to act for another.
Best answers for “Second in command”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEPUTY | 6 | Second in command |
| 2 | VEEP | 4 | Second in command |
| 3 | ASST | 4 | Second-in-command, briefly similar clue |
| 4 | TENHUT | 6 | Drill sergeant's command similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Second in command Crossword Clue
What is the 6-letter answer to the Second in command crossword clue?
DEPUTY is the 6-letter answer to the “Second in command” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Second in command crossword clue last used?
In the Universal of September 24, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Second in command crossword clue?
Other puzzles used VEEP for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ASST (“Second-in-command, briefly”), TENHUT (“Drill sergeant's command”).