First thought. Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue First thought. . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is IDEA.

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Crossword Answer For First thought.:

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IDEA First thought. (4)
95% BORN First thought of (4)
66% THOU First thoughts, you oldie? (4) (4)
66% TRAVELS First thought of Ravel's journeys (7) (7)
66% RUMINATION During fall, man's first thought (10)
60% TSARS Emperor's first thought? Succession, and raising sons (5)
60% SIDE ARM Sailor's first thought to acquire marine weapon (8)
55% MASTERMIND Monty's first thoughts about a flower show on TV (10)
51% TUSCAN First thought United States can describe a region of Italy (6)
12% PENSIVE Thoughtful (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 16, 2025
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In this clue, "First thought" is a clever way of hinting at the answer "IDEA," as an idea is often the initial concept or notion that comes to mind when thinking about something. It's a simple yet effective play on words that showcases the beauty of wordplay in crossword puzzles.