Baby born early, for short crossword clue

Answer
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PREMIE

PREMIE — the 6-letter solution to “Baby born early, for short”, entered at 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 17, 2024.

About this clue

“Baby born early, for short” appeared as 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 17, 2024, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 12, 2026.

Letters
6
Position
9 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Baby born early, for short”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, May 17, 2024, the answer to “Baby born early, for short” is PREMIE — 6 letters, entered at 9 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Baby born early, for short” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been PREMIE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with P.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.