“Gets going” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••STARTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STARTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gets going”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 27, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 27, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 27, 2026 grid24AIncludes in an email3 ltrs›30AJanuary 20, 196110 ltrs›35AFilming location for the archaeological dig in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"6 ltrs›40ANot one for company5 ltrs›45ASee3 ltrs›48ANumbers that aren't entered on bowling scorecards4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 2, 2026NYT Crossword33 Down••••ACTSMay 27, 2026NYT Crossword26 Down••••••STARTSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••STARTS6 ltrs
••••ACTS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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