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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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Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.
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