NYC’s first subway line WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "NYC’s first subway line" is IRT.
The clue refers to the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, known as the IRT, which was the operator of New York City's first subway line that opened in 1904.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on December 26, 2025.
IRT stands for Interborough Rapid Transit, the original operator of New York City's first subway line.
Original NYC subway line, Original N.Y.C. subway line
The clue “NYC’s first subway line” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated December 26 2025, the definitive 3-letter answer is: IRT.
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