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Windows forerunner Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Windows forerunner last seen in Newsday puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MSDOS.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MSDOS Windows forerunner | (5) | Newsday | Mar 7, 2025 |
| 98% | DOS Windows forerunner | (3) | Universal | May 12, 2020 |
| 4% | PANE Window in Windows? | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 18, 2026 |
| 3% | TINTS Windows options | (5) | Newsday | Nov 12, 2026 |
| 3% | THRU Drive-__ window | (4) | Newsday | Nov 10, 2026 |
| 3% | AIRTIME Show window? | (7) | Universal | Nov 10, 2026 |
| 3% | SASH Window part | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Nov 6, 2026 |
| 3% | DOGGIE How much is that ____ in the window? | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 5, 2026 |
| 3% | ACS Cooling window units: Abbr. | (3) | ||
| 3% | ORIEL Bay window | (5) | Commuter | Oct 27, 2026 |
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MSDOS is the answer to "Windows forerunner" because it was Microsoft's operating system before Windows. It was text-based, lacking the graphical interface of Windows. Understanding this helps appreciate the evolution of computer systems.