Crossword clue

“Start of a selection process”

This clue appeared as 59-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EENIE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Start of a selection process” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 18, 2026 as 59-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

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

The answer is EENIE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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