Crossword clue
“Who knows what preceded the Big Bang”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
NOONELetters5
Starts withN
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Who knows what preceded the Big Bang” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Who knows what preceded the Big Bang” clue?+
The answer is NOONE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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