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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, 28 November 2021.

Heir to the throne, as a rule

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, 28 November 2021. The answer ELDEST is a 6-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Heir to the throne, as a rule"?: ELDEST
How many letters is the answer to "Heir to the throne, as a rule"?: The answer has 6 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Sunday, 28 November 2021.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 4 other times.

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