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Start of a countdown – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Start of a countdown” is TEN (3 letters). Most recently TEN, in the NYT Mini on July 19, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| TEN | 3 | T__ |
What TEN means
- adjectivebeing one more than nine
- nounthe cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
- nounone of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2026 | NYT Mini 8A | TEN |
Other clues for TEN
- Highest tile value in Scrabble
- V : five :: X : ___
- Number of lords a-leaping
- X, in Roman numerals
- Card that makes a blackjack with 1-Across
- Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
- Sum of the first four positive integers
- Number of bowling pins
- This clue, doubled
- Point value for "J" in Words With Friends (but not Scrabble)
- Low card in a royal flush
- Yards needed for a first down
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Start of a countdown”?
TEN (3 letters). Most recently TEN, on July 19, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Start of a countdown”?
3 letters, starting with T (T__).