One in line for the throne — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 19 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
HEIR
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
February 19 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword February 19 2026
HEIR
One in line for the throne (anagram of "hire")
HEIR
4
King's royal successor, say
HEIR
4
Future throne occupant
HEIR
4
Future throne occupant, say
HEIR
4
King's royal successor, say
HEIR
4
Next in line for a title?
HEIR
4
___ to the throne (next in line)
HEIR
4
Future estate owner, perhaps
HEIR
4
Successor
HEIR
4
Space between teeth, say
GAP
3
Good, better, ___
BEST
4
To and ___ (back and forth)
FRO
3
Bread variety at a deli
RYE
3
Salt Lake City's state
UTAH
4
Liquor in Christmas cakes, perhaps
RUM
3
Enjoy, as an e-book
READ
4
Chip 'n' ___ (cartoon chipmunks)
DALE
4
Oval-shaped breakfast staple
EGG
3
"Rescue me!" call at sea
SOS
3
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