“Began” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••DAWNED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DAWNED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Began”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 15, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 15, 2026 grid1DCut out the middleman, for delivery8 ltrs›2DFabulous collection8 ltrs›3D"You're the best!"8 ltrs›4DNo-good ending?3 ltrs›5DDiamond figs.4 ltrs›6DLeftmost star of the Summer Triangle5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••DAWNED6 ltrs
••••••OPENED6 ltrs
•••••••STARTED7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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