First, second or third NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? O
2 ? R
3 ? D
4 ? I
5 ? N
6 ? A
7 ? L
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B
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A
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S
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E
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a diamond where players run in a specific order.

      Hint 2

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      A base is one of the four stations that must be reached in sequence by a runner in baseball to score a run.

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      In baseball, the terms 'first base,' 'second base,' and 'third base' refer to the positions on the field that runners must touch in sequence to score a run. The clue cleverly uses these ??????? numbers to indirectly reference the bases in the sport.

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “First, second or third” in the New York Times puzzle December 13 2025 is ORDINAL. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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