32 Across

NYT Daily ? September 21, 2025

Kicked off, as a business

Answer:

STARTEDUP

Hint:

Think of a two-word phrase used when a company begins operations, often heard in tech or entrepreneurial contexts.

Explanation:

"Kicked off" hints at the start of something, like a business being launched. "Started up" fits perfectly as it means to begin operations, and the phrase also plays on the idea of a company "starting up" in the business world. The answer is written as one word, "STARTEDUP," to match the crossword’s format.

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