What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Start of a countdown" from July 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Start of a countdown”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TEN

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 19, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Start of a countdown” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with N.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for July 19, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Start of a countdown” clue?+

The answer is TEN (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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