Kickoff Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 5, 2023 · 18-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between February 1996 and May 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 5, 2023 · 18-Across · 5 letters
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the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between February 1996 and October 2011.ONSET5 lettersanswer page
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, February 16, 2001.OPENER6 lettersanswer page
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