“Start” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••BEGIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BEGIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Start”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 16, 2025, where it runs at 9 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
Dec 16, 2025 grid9DActive and enthusiastic sort7 ltrs›10DApprox.3 ltrs›11DEasily found on the internet, say10 ltrs›12DMemo heading4 ltrs›13DGrammy-winning R&B artist whose stage name is said to have been inspired by "The Matrix"4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••BEGIN5 ltrs
••••••••INITIATE8 ltrs
••••••EMBARK6 ltrs
••••••OUTSET6 ltrs
••••••LAUNCH6 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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