This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ T
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ONSET as a word: (medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent; A setting about; a beginning.
ONSET has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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