Crossword clue

“Fast start?”

This clue appeared as 17-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
ASHWEDNESDAY
Letters12
Starts withA
Ends withY
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 21, 202512 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fast start?” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025 as 17-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y, 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 “Fast start?” clue?+

The answer is ASHWEDNESDAY (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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