"You may ___" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"You may ___"” from the New York Times crossword of September 21, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
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BEGIN is the answer to “"You may ___"”. It means to start.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To start.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ENGBI.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Start”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"You may ___"”?
BEGIN, 5 letters: to start.
When was “"You may ___"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 21, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with B.