“Starts of some pranks” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••DARES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DARES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Starts of some pranks”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 9, 2025, where it runs at 48 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.
Crossing entries
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