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Digital ancestor Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Digital ancestor . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ANALOG.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ANALOG Digital ancestor | (6) | ||
| 3% | PINKYSWEAR Digital contract? | (10) | USA Today | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 3% | SCREENSHOT Digital capture | (10) | New York Times | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 3% | PIXEL Digital dot | (5) | Commuter | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 3% | NINE Largest single digit | (4) | ||
| 3% | SSNS Nine-digit IDS | (4) | USA Today | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 3% | RUGBY Ancestor of football | (5) | Commuter | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 3% | ONE Low digit | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 3% | SSN Nine-digit ID | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 3% | MASTODON Elephant ancestor | (8) | The Times Sunday Concise | Feb 8, 2026 |
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Analog is the answer to "Digital ancestor" because analog technology predates digital technology. Analog devices use continuous signals, while digital devices use discrete signals. Understanding this helps solve the clue by recognizing the historical progression of technology.