CIA predecessor: Abbr. Crossword Answer
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Predecessor: one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
Other Daily Themed Clues (7/17/25)
1A:
Rubber duck's spot
4A:
Torn ___ (athlete's knee injury): Abbr.
7A:
Arrow launcher
10A:
"The ___ that got away" (former romantic partner)
11A:
Male sibling, for short
12A:
Do a whoopsie
13A:
Castle defense (anagram of "atom")
15A:
Boot fillers
16A:
Give it a go
17A:
Fighting the flu, say
19A:
Florence ___, "Midsommar" actress who honored her role with a maypole tattoo
21A:
Pure delight
22A:
Opposite of "WNW": Abbr.
23A:
"Do you prefer chopsticks ___ fork?": 2 wds.
25A:
Tit for ___
27A:
"___ Girls" (2004 teen comedy)
31A:
Herb that rhymes with "rage"
33A:
Ungraceful sort
36A:
As cool ___ cucumber: 2 wds.
37A:
Sports info on a card, for short
38A:
Texter's "I don't need details!": Abbr.
39A:
"Stop talking!"
40A:
EMT's life-saving technique: Abbr.
43A:
Manager's aide, for short
45A:
___ Turner, "Dark Phoenix" actress who honored her role with a tattoo of the "X-Men" logo
48A:
To the ___ degree (utmost)
49A:
"___ to a Nightingale" (John Keats poem)
50A:
"___ grows into a flower": 2 wds.
52A:
Sweden's first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest
56A:
Chick-___-A (restaurant chain)
57A:
Perseverance rover organization: Abbr.
58A:
Elijah ___, "The Lord of the Rings" actor who honored his role by getting a matching tattoo with the cast
59A:
Golf ball support
60A:
Heavenly ball
61A:
___ Valley, California's wine destination
1D:
___ Holland, "Spider-Man: Far From Home" actor who honored his iconic superhero role with a tiny spider tattoo
2D:
Game with "Reverse" cards
3D:
"Who Wants to ___ Millionaire?": 2 wds.
4D:
President on a $5 bill, lovingly
5D:
Thin French pancake
6D:
"The White ___" (TV series starring Jennifer Coolidge)
7D:
Sister of Meg, Jo, and Amy in "Little Women"
8D:
Bobby ___ (Bruins legend)
9D:
Humor that aptly rhymes with "dry"
14D:
"Shop ___ You Drop" (game show)
15D:
___ market (open-air market for secondhand goods)
18D:
"___ there be light"
20D:
Jade or ruby, e.g.
21D:
Lady ___, "A Star Is Born" actress who honored her role with a rose tattoo
24D:
Alley rodent
26D:
Tiny diaper wearer
28D:
Dawn direction
29D:
Pokemon trainer ___ Ketchum
30D:
Slangy opposite of "yeah"
32D:
___ A Sketch, popular drawing toy
34D:
___ Seyfried, "Mamma Mia!" actress
35D:
___ bump, alternative to a high-five
41D:
Keys played by Alicia Keys
42D:
Concrete-strengthening rod
44D:
"Stitches" singer ___ Mendes
45D:
Like fluffy slippers
46D:
Slobbering "Garfield" character
47D:
Brazilian soccer legend
51D:
Pen drive port: Abbr.
53D:
Constrictor with heat-sensing pits
54D:
Conk on the noggin
55D:
Poet Laureate of the United States, ___ Limon
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CIA predecessor: Abbr. Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 3-letter answer to "CIA predecessor: Abbr." crossword clue?
The answer to the "CIA predecessor: Abbr." crossword clue is OSS . This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the Daily Themed puzzle.
Which crossword used "CIA predecessor: Abbr." clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Daily Themed puzzle on July 17, 2025 . Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
