What is the answer to "First, second or third" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "First, second or third" is BASE (4 letters).

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First, second or third NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the September 9, 2025 puzzle

Stuck on “First, second or third” from the New York Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

BASE

4 letters · Across · last seen September 9, 2025