Kick off NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword October 7 2025 Answers
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START
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WSJ Crossword - July 28 2026
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INSTIGATE
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NYT Crossword - October 7 2025
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The most common and recent 9-letter answer for "Kick off" is INSTIGATE.
The phrase 'kick off' is a metaphor for starting or initiating something, similar to how 'instigate' means to begin or provoke an action or event. The clue uses a colloquial expression to suggest the act of starting something, which aligns with the definition of 'instigate.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 07, 2025.
Instigate means to initiate or bring about an action or event.
The answer to “Kick off” in the New York Times puzzle October 7 2025 is INSTIGATE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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