This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 11 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R
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KICKSTARTER
About the answer
KICKSTARTER as a word: Alternative form of kick-starter. [Synonym of kick start (“bar used to start a motorcycle engine”).].
KICKSTARTER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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