“Start of many emoticons” crossword clue
Answer
C
O
L
O
N
•••••COLON
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.COLON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Start of many emoticons”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 20, 2025, where it runs at 69 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
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