Crossword clue

“Start of a protest”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
BUT
Letters3
Starts withB
Ends withT
Vowels1

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The clue “Start of a protest” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 24, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with B and ends with T.

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What is the answer to the “Start of a protest” clue?+

The answer is BUT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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