“Encouraging start?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATTA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Encouraging start?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 29, 2025, where it runs at 65 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.