First three letters of the alphabet — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 14 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
ABC
3 letters
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Alphabet's opening trio
ABC
3
Alphabet-opening trio
ABC
3
Station 19 network: Abbr.
ABC
3
First three letters of the English language alphabet
ABC
3
Alphabet-starting trio
ABC
3
Easy as ___ (English alphabet starters)
ABC
3
Alphabet sequence that's also a TV network
ABC
3
Alphabet-starting letters
ABC
3
Alphabet-starting letters
ABC
3
Letters seen before "DEF"
ABC
3
First three letters of "The Alphabet Song"
ABC
3
Station 19 network: Abbr
ABC
3
___ Angeles, largest city in California
LOS
3
___ Moines, Iowa
DES
3
Plant anchor that's underground
ROOT
4
1984 horror film "A Nightmare on ___ Street"
ELM
3
Tree that produces acorns
OAK
3
Lion's luxuriant locks
MANE
4
Pegs for golf balls
TEES
4
"___: Miami" (police drama series): Abbr.
CSI
3
Ignited, as a scented candle
LIT
3
Tiny piece of jewelry on a chain that hides a small picture, and a classic old-school gift to tuck into a 36d for your sweetheart
LOCKET
6
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