Crossword clue

“Starting place”

This clue appeared as 20-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
POINTA
Letters6
Starts withP
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 28, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Starting place” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 28, 2025 as 20-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with A, 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 “Starting place” clue?+

The answer is POINTA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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