First toy to be called an “action figure” Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GIJOE First toy to be called an “action figure” (5) New York Times Jan 17, 2022
7% JOE G.I. ___ (action figure) (3)
7% NEE First called (3) Newsday Dec 4, 2025
6% DOLL Dressable toy (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 2, 2026
6% STATUE Figure to take action about tasteless articles (6) The Times Cryptic Jan 27, 2026
6% KITES Toys with tails (5) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
6% PHYSIQUE Figure (8) The Telegraph Quick Jan 18, 2026
6% KITE Beach toy (4) LA Times Daily Jan 1, 2026
6% TITLED Called bird came first (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 16, 2025
6% KENNER Action figures toy company (6)

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