“It's a start” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••STEPONE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STEPONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It's a start”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 28, 2025, where it runs at 48 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 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 June 28, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jun 28, 2025 grid18DReceiver of a four-star review11 ltrs›34D"You made it!"6 ltrs›35DChop-chop6 ltrs›36DTook too much of6 ltrs›40DState for "The Shawshank Redemption"5 ltrs›43DForm a lump4 ltrs›46DOrg. with toxicologists3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 8, 2026NYT Crossword56 Across•••••ONSETJun 28, 2025NYT Crossword48 Across•••••••STEPONEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••STEPONE7 ltrs
•••••ONSET5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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