“Top starter” crossword clue
Answer
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•••ACE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ACE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Top starter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 9, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 9, 2026 grid1DHas a happy face5 ltrs›2DFormer member of the force5 ltrs›3D*Stand barefoot in formation along seams of deck planks10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 9, 20261A"OK," in modern slang3 ltrs›4ADevelop5 ltrs›9APostlarval insects5 ltrs›14APrefix with skeleton3 ltrs›15AEwok's home5 ltrs›16ABlow, as 13-Down does repeatedly5 ltrs›18A*Unsecured artillery that can slide across the deck11 ltrs›20A"Semper Fidelis," for one5 ltrs›
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