Crossword clue
“It might begin with a false alarm”
This clue appeared as 16-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
FIREDRILLLetters9
Starts withF
Ends withL
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “It might begin with a false alarm” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 1, 2025 as 16-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with F and ends with L, 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 “It might begin with a false alarm” clue?+
The answer is FIREDRILL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 1, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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