Crossword clue
“Once-in-a-lifetime events”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
BIRTHSLetters6
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Once-in-a-lifetime events” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 24, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Once-in-a-lifetime events” clue?+
The answer is BIRTHS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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