“Second-in-command” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VEEP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Second-in-command”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 11, 2026, where it runs at 44 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on October 11, 2026.
Crossing entries
Oct 11, 2026 grid43AListened to "Rigoletto" way too many times?12 ltrs›49AOcho menos uno5 ltrs›58ANot gross3 ltrs›64A"A sharp edge recalls a splinter's bite" or "The forest's final revenge is whisper-thin," e.g.?14 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 19, 2026NYT Crossword20 Across••••••DEPUTYOct 11, 2026NYT Crossword44 Down••••VEEPOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••VEEP4 ltrs
••••••DEPUTY6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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