“Start of a counting rhyme” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EENIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Start of a counting rhyme”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 18, 2025, where it runs at 47 Down 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. This exact clue has run 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 18, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 18, 2025 grid45ASome govt. securities6 ltrs›53AShip propeller5 ltrs›60ASinger Del Rey4 ltrs›63ASediment, e.g.7 ltrs›65A"The co-star of 'Duck Soup' has to be sore after that!"?19 ltrs›
Every appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 30, 2026NYT Crossword32 Down••••EENYSep 23, 2026NYT Crossword18 Across•••••EENIEApr 23, 2026NYT Crossword31 Down•••••EENIEJul 31, 2025NYT Crossword66 Across•••••EENIEMay 18, 2025NYT Crossword47 Down•••••EENIEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••EENIE5 ltrs
••••EENY4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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