What is the answer to "Start of an idea" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Start of an idea" is GERM (4 letters).

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Start of an idea Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the February 8, 2026 puzzle

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GERM

4 letters · Down · last seen February 8, 2026

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