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NYT Daily ? September 25, 2025

Stop's opposite

Answer:

START

Hint:

Think of the first action you take when beginning a race or turning on a machine.

Explanation:

"Stop's opposite" is a straightforward clue asking for a word that means the opposite of "stop." The answer is "START," since starting something is the direct contrast to stopping it. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a simple definition clue where the answer is the most common antonym for the given word.

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General solving tip

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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