Crossword clue
“Word that becomes its opposite when its first letter is removed”
This clue appeared as 30-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
THERELetters5
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Word that becomes its opposite when its first letter is removed” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 4, 2026 as 30-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Word that becomes its opposite when its first letter is removed” clue?+
The answer is THERE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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