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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) | ||
| 4% | ELDER Ancestor | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | NINES Top sudoku digits | (5) | Newsday | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 3% | TOES Digits in a sock | (4) | USA Today | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 3% | LUTES Guitar ancestors | (5) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 3% | ENOS Noah ancestor | (4) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 3% | VSIGN Double-digit display? | (5) | The Atlantic | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 3% | ECARD Digital invitation | (5) | USA Today | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 3% | NUMBERED Marked with digits | (8) | The Times Concise | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 3% | VEES Digital signs? | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 4, 2025 |
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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.