What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Starts of some pranks" from September 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Starts of some pranks”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

DARES

Letters5

Starts withD

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 9, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Starts of some pranks” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 9, 2025 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Starts of some pranks” clue?+

The answer is DARES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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