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“Start of an incantation” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Sep 17, 202635 Across4 letters
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••••ABRA
4 letters · 35 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Start of an incantation”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 17, 2026, where it runs at 35 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

Sep 17, 2026 grid
21DPurple shade5 ltrs›25DSide mirrors on a car, anthropomorphically4 ltrs›27D"Toodle-oo!"4 ltrs›36DKings and queens, e.g.4 ltrs›

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Sep 17, 2026
1ABuds4 ltrs›5AConcealer for the face4 ltrs›9APre-K building blocks4 ltrs›13APlant that thrives in a terra-cotta pot4 ltrs›14AStick it to your rival!4 ltrs›15ABring in4 ltrs›16ATwill-woven worsted wool garment4 ltrs›17AFix, in a way4 ltrs›

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