What is the answer to "The first word of 18-, 23-, 36-, 49- or 56-Across is one" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The first word of 18-, 23-, 36-, 49- or 56-Across is one" is BABY (4 letters).

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The first word of 18-, 23-, 36-, 49- or 56-Across is one NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 16, 2025 puzzle

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Answer

BABY

4 letters · Across · last seen June 16, 2025