“Sets in motion” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••CAUSES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAUSES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sets in motion”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 17, 2025, where it runs at 20 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
Oct 17, 2025 grid1DHistoric Émile Zola letter of 18987 ltrs›2DImproved8 ltrs›3DMeaty dog treats "in a blanket"9 ltrs›4DLess prolix6 ltrs›5DCustomizable Nintendo avatars4 ltrs›18DCourt call3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 17, 20251AWhat a comment might be made in4 ltrs›5APlant often confused with algae4 ltrs›9A"The Craft"5 ltrs›14APulitzer-winning historian and journalist Applebaum4 ltrs›15AUnderstanding response4 ltrs›16AAmazon smart speakers5 ltrs›17ABritish singer with the top 10 albums "Crash" and "Brat"9 ltrs›19ASome suitors5 ltrs›
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