What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Starting group" from August 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Starting group”

This clue appeared as 18-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ATEAM

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withM

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Starting group” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 6, 2026 as 18-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with M, 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 “Starting group” clue?+

The answer is ATEAM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 6, 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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