Crossword clue
“Start a long drive, in a way”
This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
TEEOFFLetters6
Starts withT
Ends withF
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Start a long drive, in a way” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 7, 2026 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with F, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Start a long drive, in a way” clue?+
The answer is TEEOFF (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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