Crossword clue
“Epic beginning”
This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times
PARTONELetters7
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Epic beginning” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, 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 “Epic beginning” clue?+
The answer is PARTONE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 12, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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