Crossword clue

“Early advantage ... or a hint to the beginnings of 17-, 25-, 36- and 49-Across”

This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
FLYINGSTART
Letters11
Starts withF
Ends withT
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 21, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Early advantage ... or a hint to the beginnings of 17-, 25-, 36- and 49-Across” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 21, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with F and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Early advantage ... or a hint to the beginnings of 17-, 25-, 36- and 49-Across” clue?+

The answer is FLYINGSTART (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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