Crossword clue

“Very start, as of an idea”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SEED
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withD
Vowels2

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The clue “Very start, as of an idea” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 7, 2025 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with D.

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What is the answer to the “Very start, as of an idea” clue?+

The answer is SEED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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