“Start of a challenge”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
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The clue “Start of a challenge” ran in the Newsday Crossword on October 19, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Start of a challenge” clue?+
The answer is IDARE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of October 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on October 19, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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