What is the answer to "Start of many emoticons" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Start of many emoticons" is COLON (5 letters).

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Start of many emoticons NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 20, 2025 puzzle

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COLON

5 letters · Across · last seen August 20, 2025