The First State: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "The First State: Abbr." is DEL.
The clue refers to Delaware, which is nicknamed 'The First State' because it was the first to ratify the United States Constitution. 'Abbr.' indicates that the answer should be an abbreviation, leading to 'DEL.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2025.
DEL is the abbreviation for Delaware, a state in the eastern United States.
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The answer to “The First State: Abbr.” in the New York Times puzzle October 16 2025 is DEL. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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