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Start of a tennis point

The New York Times crossword clue “Start of a tennis point” answer is SERVE. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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5 lettersMost recent: October 8 2026

In the NYT Mini Crossword

This clue also appeared in the Mini on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Start of a tennis point” resolves to SERVE, a 5-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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