DDE's predecessor Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue DDE's predecessor that was published at Wall Street Journal crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "D.D.E.'s predecessor" leads us to the answer "HST". Here's why:

1. D.D.E.: This abbreviation refers to the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. He served as the President from 1953 to 1961.
2. Predecessor: A predecessor is someone who held a position or title before another person. In this clue, we are looking for the person who held the role of the President before Dwight D. Eisenhower.

By considering the two points above, we can deduce that the answer to today's clue is "HST". Here's why:

1. HST: This is an abbreviation for Harry S. Truman, who served as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
2. Before D.D.E.: Since Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the 34th President of the United States, it means that Harry S. Truman was his predecessor in the role.

Therefore, "HST" is the correct answer to the clue "D.D.E.'s predecessor" because Harry S. Truman held the position of the President before Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Definition of "HST"

(in the UK) high-speed train, a design of express passenger train with integral diesel engines at either end

Example :

the director decided to move ten HSTs to the Midland main line

 The Crossword clue "DDE's predecessor" published 44 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	9 September 2023	HST
Star Tribune	16 July 2023	HST
Crossword Champ Premium	24 October 2022	HST
Crossword Champ Pro	29 June 2022	HST
L.A. Times Daily	24 May 2021	HST
New York Times	4 December 2017	HST
USA Today	3 October 2011	HST
Boston Globe	16 November 2008	HST
Universal	2 July 2003	HST