First-string squad Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “First-string squad” from the New York Times Mini crossword of January 1, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, JANUARY 1, 2026
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ATEAM is the answer to “First-string squad”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with A.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TMEAA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Ones who start”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times Mini on January 30, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “First-string squad”?
ATEAM, 5 letters.
When was “First-string squad” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of January 1, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.