Crossword clue
“Quip, part 1”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
QUICKSTARTLetters10
Starts withQ
Ends withT
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Quip, part 1” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 1, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with Q and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Quip, part 1” clue?+
The answer is QUICKSTART (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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