Start of a countdown NYT Mini Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Start of a countdown” crossword clue is TEN (3 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times Mini and Universal crosswords, most recently on July 19, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER · 3 LETTERS

TEN: the number after nine.

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Best answers for “Start of a countdown”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1TEN3Start of a countdown
2ONE3Countdown ender similar clue
3NYE3Occasion for a countdown, for short similar clue

The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

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CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York Times MiniJuly 19, 2026TEN8 Across
UniversalApril 2, 2025TEN45 Down

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What is the 3-letter answer to the Start of a countdown crossword clue?

TEN is the 3-letter answer to the “Start of a countdown” crossword clue.

When was the Start of a countdown crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times Mini of July 19, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.

What are other possible answers to the Start of a countdown crossword clue?

Similar clues were answered with ONE (“Countdown ender”), NYE (“Occasion for a countdown, for short”).