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Set off

Crossword clue · 6 known answers · 10 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on August 20, 2026
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DEFRAY
6 letters · New York Times, August 20, 2026 · Every clue for DEFRAY
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AnswerLettersLast puzzleLast seen
DEFRAY6New York TimesAug 20, 2026
WENT4Eugene ShefferFeb 21, 2026
DETONATE8Evening StandardMay 25, 2025
BEGAN5New York TimesApr 20, 2025
TRIGGER7Evening StandardOct 27, 2023
DETONATED9Evening StandardMay 31, 2021

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AnswerLettersPuzzleDate
DEFRAY6New York TimesAug 20, 2026
WENT4Eugene ShefferFeb 21, 2026
DETONATE8Evening StandardMay 25, 2025
BEGAN5New York TimesApr 20, 2025
DETONATE8The IndependentMar 28, 2024
TRIGGER7Evening StandardOct 27, 2023
DETONATE8Evening StandardAug 13, 2021
DETONATED9Evening StandardMay 31, 2021
DETONATE8Evening StandardMar 12, 2020
DETONATE8Evening StandardJan 30, 2019

About this clue

The clue “Set off” has appeared 10 times in our database with 6 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on August 20, 2026, where the answer was DEFRAY.

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Launched, as a project Started, for instance, during prohibition Started It's out of Gateshead the runner started Kicked off Started with a bang, perhaps, out East Originated, for instance, during Prohibition Got started Kicked things off Started, for instance, during Prohibition Started to get one free