Crossword clue

“Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does”

This clue appeared as Across in the LA Times Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
STARTSWITHABANG
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels4

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About this clue

The clue “Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does” ran in the LA Times Crossword on November 9, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with G, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does” clue?+

The answer is STARTSWITHABANG (15 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of November 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.

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