Across clue · May 17, 2026

First number in many countdowns

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, May 17, 2026.

"First number in many countdowns"

T
E
N

TEN

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Letter analysis

3-letter answer

Letters

3

total length

Vowels

1

A E I O U

Unique

3

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "First number in many countdowns" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, May 17, 2026 resolves to TEN, a 3-letter answer.

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