“The first word of 18-, 23-, 36-, 49- or 56-Across is one” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BABY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “The first word of 18-, 23-, 36-, 49- or 56-Across is one”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 16, 2025, where it runs at 64 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.