What is the answer to ""Ringer" or "center" preceder" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue ""Ringer" or "center" preceder" is DEAD (4 letters).

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"Ringer" or "center" preceder NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 19, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

DEAD

4 letters · Down · last seen September 19, 2026

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