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Start – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Start” is BEGIN (5 letters) or ONSET (5 letters). Most recently BEGIN, in the NYT Mini on October 5, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
BEGIN5B____
ONSET5O____

What BEGIN means

  1. verbtake the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  2. verbhave a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
  3. verbset in motion, cause to start

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
October 5, 2026NYT Mini 3DBEGIN
June 4, 2020NYT Mini 5DONSET

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Start”?

BEGIN (5 letters) or ONSET (5 letters). Most recently BEGIN, on October 5, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Start”?

5 letters, starting with B (B____).