Crossword clue
“Achieves success for the first time”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ARRIVESLetters7
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Achieves success for the first time” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 25, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with S, 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 “Achieves success for the first time” clue?+
The answer is ARRIVES (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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