“Start of a tragedy” crossword clue
Answer
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C
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I
••••ACTI
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ACTI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Start of a tragedy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 17, 2026, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 17, 2026 grid45DIncite to attack, as a dog5 ltrs›51DThrift store tag4 ltrs›52DSomething big when all the world's a stage?4 ltrs›53DIt might be on a roll4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 17, 20261ASavory Chinese dish prepared on a griddle15 ltrs›16AEnded something bad for good15 ltrs›17AHad a little of this and that, say15 ltrs›18ADream setting, for short3 ltrs›19ADoes as a group?4 ltrs›20AAir4 ltrs›21AWater bearer4 ltrs›23AIt's a trap!5 ltrs›
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