Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?

Latest answer — February 08, 2026

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  1. 1The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way
  2. 5Statement that's self-evidently true
  3. 7Wash vigorously
  4. 8Classic opera set in Rome
  5. 9To the ___ degree

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  1. 1Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example
  2. 2Former inmate, informally
  3. 3Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?
  4. 4Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer's direction?
  5. 6Deg. held by many a C.E.O.

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  1. 1. The Eagles have the only N.F.L. logo that faces this way — Answer: LEFT
  2. 5. Statement that's self-evidently true — Answer: AXIOM
  3. 7. Wash vigorously — Answer: SCRUB
  4. 8. Classic opera set in Rome — Answer: TOSCA
  5. 9. To the ___ degree — Answer: NTH

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  1. 1. Fourth place in an N.F.L. division, for example — Answer: LAST
  2. 2. Former inmate, informally — Answer: EXCON
  3. 3. Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction? — Answer: FIRST
  4. 4. Trip to the end zone, when combined with this answer's direction? — Answer: TOUCH
  5. 6. Deg. held by many a C.E.O. — Answer: MBA

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The answer to “Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?” in the New York Times Mini crossword is FIRST — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?” answer

FIRST (5 letters)

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FIRST is the 5-letter solution that fits "Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?" in the NYT Mini crossword on February 8, 2026 (3-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

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What is the answer to “Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?”?

The answer is FIRST, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026.

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5 letters: FIRST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 8, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Successful gain of ten yards, when combined with this answer's direction?” have a different answer?

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