Wordplay
Wordplay Notes
For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
NYT Mini Crossword
From the ___ (right at the beginning) NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Read the phrase aloud and look for a 5-letter entry that completes the blank naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
- This clue appears at 1D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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GETGO
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
GETGO is the 5-letter answer for "From the ___ (right at the beginning)" in the NYT Mini Crossword. The clue is a fill-in-the-blank phrase, so the answer works by completing the wording naturally while matching the grid slot at 1D.
- Grid entry: GETGO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- This is Down at 1D, so use the Across crossings to confirm GETGO.
- GETGO has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using GETGO
We have not seen many previous NYT clues for this answer yet.
View all GETGO clues Position 1D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
Solver context
Extra Notes for This Clue
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Down at 1D, so use the Across crossings to confirm GETGO.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
April 22, 2026 Mini / 1D / 5 letters
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