Crossword clue
“Set off”
This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersSeen 2 times
DEFRAYLetters6
Starts withD
Ends withY
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| DEFRAY | 6 | 1 of 2 |
| BEGAN | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Set off” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with D and ends with Y.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for August 20, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Set off” clue?+
The answer is DEFRAY (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 20, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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