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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% | SCAN Digital reading | (4) | Newsday | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 3% | MANI Digital editing | (4) | Newsday | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 3% | CRTS Flat-screen ancestors | (4) | Newsday | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 3% | PING Contact digitally | (4) | Universal | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 3% | TOE Low digit? | (3) | The Atlantic | Apr 19, 2026 |
| 3% | TOES Low digits | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 18, 2026 |
| 3% | APE Copy our ancestor (3) | (3) | Puzzler Cryptic | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 3% | CELT Irish ancestor | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 3% | TLDR Digital "To be terse ..." | (4) | Universal | Apr 14, 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.