With 41-Across, ball hit out of the park by the very first batter for either side … or a hint to the starts of 18-, 27-, 46- and 60-Across Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 28, 2026 · 38-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 28, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 28, 2026 · 38-Across · 7 letters
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set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life"
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