Can't figure out the crossword clue "The First State"? This clue was in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword puzzle on March 18, 2024. Our database suggests DELAWARE (8 letters) as the top answer with 99% confidence, selected from 184 possibilities. We've analysed thousands of crossword puzzles to bring you the most accurate solutions.
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184 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DELAWARE
The First State
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 18, 2024
99%
DELAWARE
The First State
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 18, 2024
8%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
GOA
Southwestern Indian state
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
GOA
Southwestern Indian state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
8%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
8%
MUMBAI
Capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
8%
MUMBAI
Capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
8%
ENDTHERULES
Create a state of anarchy?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
ENDTHERULES
Create a state of anarchy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
8%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
ARKANSAS
Bible Belt state
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
8%
ARKANSAS
Bible Belt state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
8%
IOWA
Corn Belt state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
8%
IOWA
Corn Belt state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
8%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
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ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
8%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
8%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
8%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
8%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
8%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
8%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
8%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
8%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
8%
OREGON
Tillamook's state
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
OREGON
Tillamook's state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
8%
FOG
Confused state
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
FOG
Confused state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
URI
Sch. in the smallest U.S. state
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
8%
URI
Sch. in the smallest U.S. state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
8%
ASSAM
Indian state known for silk and tea
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
8%
ASSAM
Indian state known for silk and tea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
8%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
8%
NEW
Word in four state names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
8%
NEW
Word in four state names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
8%
UTAH
Four Corners state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
8%
UTAH
Four Corners state
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
8%
OHIO
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
OHIO
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's state
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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IRE
Furious state
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
8%
IRE
Furious state
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
8%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
8%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
8%
QATAR
Peninsular Arab state
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
8%
QATAR
Peninsular Arab state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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REM
Dream state, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
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REM
Dream state, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
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LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
8%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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PEONY
Indiana state flower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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PEONY
Indiana state flower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
MOOSE
Alaska's state land mammal
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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MOOSE
Alaska's state land mammal
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
STIRREDUP
Worked into a state
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
STIRREDUP
Worked into a state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
WILDROSE
Iowa's state flower
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
WILDROSE
Iowa's state flower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
TEX
SXSW's state
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
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TEX
SXSW's state
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
8%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
ELK
Animal on the Michigan state seal
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
ELK
Animal on the Michigan state seal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
ALABAMA
Selma's state
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
ALABAMA
Selma's state
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
WEST
Direction in the name of only one U.S. state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
WEST
Direction in the name of only one U.S. state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
NENE
Hawaii's state bird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
NENE
Hawaii's state bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
RHODE
___ Island (Brown's state)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
RHODE
___ Island (Brown's state)
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
EMIR
Head of state in Kuwait
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
EMIR
Head of state in Kuwait
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
BEASTMODE
Competitive athletic state, colloquially
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
BEASTMODE
Competitive athletic state, colloquially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
BRUNEI
Country surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
BRUNEI
Country surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
ELM
American ___ (state tree of North Dakota)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
ELM
American ___ (state tree of North Dakota)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
HAZE
Foggy state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
HAZE
Foggy state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
BARDO
Transitional state, in Buddhism
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
BARDO
Transitional state, in Buddhism
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
PALMETTO
South Carolina's state tree
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
PALMETTO
South Carolina's state tree
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
KETOSIS
Metabolic state on a low-carb diet
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
KETOSIS
Metabolic state on a low-carb diet
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
MESS
Disorganized state
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
MESS
Disorganized state
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
ORO
Spanish metal in Montana's state motto
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
ORO
Spanish metal in Montana's state motto
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
SNIT
Peevish state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
SNIT
Peevish state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
CALI
Fresno's state, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
CALI
Fresno's state, for short
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
ANGST
Emotional state
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
ANGST
Emotional state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
8%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
8%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
ASITIS
In the current state
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
ASITIS
In the current state
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
YANKEEDOODLE
Connecticut state song
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
YANKEEDOODLE
Connecticut state song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
8%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
ACRES
Estate units
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ACRES
Estate units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
POWERBALL
Major multistate lottery
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
POWERBALL
Major multistate lottery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
ELSE
If-then-__ statement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ELSE
If-then-__ statement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ERIE
Canal in upstate New York
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ERIE
Canal in upstate New York
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
COMAS
Unresponsive states
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
COMAS
Unresponsive states
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
FIEF
Feudal estate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
FIEF
Feudal estate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
SPARTA
City-state documented by Herodotus
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
SPARTA
City-state documented by Herodotus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
CABOT
American statesman Henry __ Lodge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
CABOT
American statesman Henry __ Lodge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ETON
School attended by many English statesmen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
ETON
School attended by many English statesmen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OLEAN
City in upstate New York
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
OLEAN
City in upstate New York
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
OATH
Sworn statement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
OATH
Sworn statement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
PLEAS
Court statements
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
PLEAS
Court statements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
RELO
Move, in real estate lingo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
RELO
Move, in real estate lingo
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
CASHISKING
Financial statement?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
CASHISKING
Financial statement?
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
HARDFACTS
Objectively true statements
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
HARDFACTS
Objectively true statements
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
MELT
Change states, in a way
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
MELT
Change states, in a way
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
RPI
Upstate NY school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
RPI
Upstate NY school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
MOODS
Emotional states
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
MOODS
Emotional states
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
RESTAREA
Interstate feature
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
RESTAREA
Interstate feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
AXIOM
Geometry class statement
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
AXIOM
Geometry class statement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
ANWAR
Former Egyptian statesman Sadat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
ANWAR
Former Egyptian statesman Sadat
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
IDONTGETIT
Flummoxed statement
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
IDONTGETIT
Flummoxed statement
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
LOT
Real estate parcel
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
LOT
Real estate parcel
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
REMAX
Big name in real estate
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
REMAX
Big name in real estate
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
FEDERALPOWERACT
*Law that governs interstate electricity transmission
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
FEDERALPOWERACT
*Law that governs interstate electricity transmission
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
HACIENDA
Peruvian estate
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
HACIENDA
Peruvian estate
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
Clues for Eugene Sheffer Crossword on March 18, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "The First State" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DELAWARE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "The First State"?
The best answer for "The First State" is DELAWARE with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "The First State" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on March 18, 2024.