Word that may precede itself? NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword December 27 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Word that may precede itself?" is UNTO.
The clue suggests a word that can be repeated to form a phrase, which is 'unto unto.' This is a play on words, as 'unto' can precede itself in a poetic or archaic context, though it's not commonly used in modern language.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 27, 2025.
Unto means to or until, often used in archaic or poetic contexts.
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The answer to “Word that may precede itself?” in the New York Times puzzle December 27 2025 is UNTO. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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