“Starting point” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••ORIGIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ORIGIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Starting point”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 8, 2025, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 8, 2025 grid29DIraqis and Iranians6 ltrs›33DToy on a string that's not a kite4 ltrs›34DCenter of a stone fruit9 ltrs›40DLost moisture8 ltrs›46DAuthor Fleming3 ltrs›47DWhat empty stomachs do5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 8, 20251ASir's counterpart5 ltrs›6AFolded Mexican snack4 ltrs›10AYoung chap3 ltrs›13A"___ is where a guy gets stabbed in the back, and instead of dying, he sings": Robert Benchley5 ltrs›14ASean of "The Lord of the Rings"5 ltrs›16AChicken ___ king3 ltrs›17AWyoming skiing mecca11 ltrs›19AFemale pig3 ltrs›
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