♚ Crossword Clue Answer
The answer to “First number in many countdowns” in the LA Times Crossword
Published May 17, 2026 · LA Times Crossword
The crossword clue “First number in many countdowns” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on May 17, 2026. The verified answer is TEN — a 3-letter entry confirmed by our editorial team and cross-referenced against our 2.1-million-clue archive.
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