“Beginning” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ONSET
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ONSET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Beginning”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 28, 2025, where it runs at 14 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 28, 2025 grid5DSort who's too good for everyone else4 ltrs›6DCuba y Puerto Rico5 ltrs›7DFashionably old-fashioned5 ltrs›8D"___ a date!"3 ltrs›14DIt may be in the low 90s6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ONSET5 ltrs
••••••OUTSET6 ltrs
•••••DEBUT5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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