What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The crack of dawn" from March 28, 2025?

Crossword clue

“The crack of dawn”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SUNUP

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 28, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The crack of dawn” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 28, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The crack of dawn” clue?+

The answer is SUNUP (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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