Crossword clue

“Words before a dash”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 3, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
READYSETGO
Letters10
Starts withR
Ends withO
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 3, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Words before a dash” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 3, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with R and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Words before a dash” clue?+

The answer is READYSETGO (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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