Common starter for place names, perhaps — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the September 3 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
NEW
3 letters
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The "N" in NYE
NEW
3
Like a toy on a store shelf
NEW
3
The "N" in NYC
NEW
3
"___ Amsterdam," medical drama starring Ryan Eggold: prescribed for viewers who need an emergency supply of idealism and fresh starts
NEW
3
"___ and improved!" (ad claim)
NEW
3
___ and improved! (label on a gadget)
NEW
3
Right from the factory
NEW
3
Brand-___ (fresh)
NEW
3
"The Emperor's ___ Groove" (Disney film)
NEW
3
"___ Girl," sitcom that featured the fictional game, "True American," where the rules can be summarized as "There are no rules"
NEW
3
___ Jersey Devils, NHL team that has worn their green throwback uniforms to honor St. Patrick's Day
NEW
3
___ kid, fresh face at school who's excited about sharing his lunch at 22a, 35a, 43a, 54a, 9d, and 27d, and making some friends!
NEW
3
Peter ___ (boy from Neverland)
PAN
3
"This doesn't ___ up" ("This doesn't make sense")
ADD
3
Steal from a bank, say
ROB
3
Organs that are closed when sleeping
EYES
4
"A" in ETA, for short
ARR
3
Vowels following "e"
IOU
3
Mani-___ (salon service)
PEDI
4
Earth-loosening gardening tool
HOE
3
Tater ___ (potato dish)
TOT
3
Bathroom, in Birmingham
LOO
3
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