Got off the ground, as a start-up company

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LAUNCHED is the past-tense verb meaning “got off the ground,” both literally and figuratively. A start-up launches when it begins operating or enters the market.

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A startup team celebrating a company launch

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  1. 1"Planet of the ___"
  2. 5Wood strip found in many Ikea bed supports
  3. 9Take pleasure in
  4. 14Size opposite of mini-
  5. 15Prepares to throw a dart, say
  6. 16Crystal-filled rock
  7. 17Newspaper opinion piece
  8. 18*Title of a 1990s ABC sitcom and a 1990s New Kids on the Block hit
  9. 20Cereal often found with pretzels in a party snack mix
  10. 22Vertical jumping ability, in basketball lingo
  11. 23Sheep's cry
  12. 24"___ to Go!," 2024 Chappell Roan hit sometimes compared to the Village People's "Y.M.C.A."
  13. 25Attracted to people of any gender, for short
  14. 28*Detailed, real-time description of events
  15. 33Shape for a red-and-white striped Christmas candy
  16. 34Rodeo rope
  17. 35Foggy mental state
  18. 36Raisins, when on a celery-and-peanut-butter "log"
  19. 37Wrinkly citrus fruit
  20. 38"What a shame"
  21. 39Riverbank deposit
  22. 40Prompted, on stage
  23. 41Lyft competitor
  24. 42Zellweger of "Bridget Jones's Diary"
  25. 43Joint sometimes bent in protest
  26. 44*How to tackle big writing projects, per a seminal Anne Lamott book
  27. 46Go on and on and on
  28. 47LAX posting
  29. 48Frito-___
  30. 49Not just some or most
  31. 50Got off the ground, as a start-up company
  32. 55*Many an off-road vehicle ... or a literal description of the answer to each asterisked clue (including this one!)
  33. 59Otherworldly glow
  34. 60It means slow (not big!) in music
  35. 61"Well, ___ that special!"
  36. 62Poetry competition
  37. 63"See what I'm talkin' 'bout?"
  38. 64Brooklyn basketballers ... and what they swish
  39. 65Effortlessness

Down

  1. 1Spanish love
  2. 2Big ___ (nickname of baseball's David Ortiz)
  3. 3Company bigwig
  4. 4*Next to each other, like many washers and dryers
  5. 5Strut down the "RuPaul's Drag Race" runway, say
  6. 6Lo-cal
  7. 7Visa or Mastercard rival, informally
  8. 8Small recipe amt.
  9. 9Home of the Great Pyramid
  10. 10Loch ___ monster
  11. 11Scribble (down)
  12. 12Sappho's "___ to Aphrodite"
  13. 13Slangy affirmative
  14. 19Lifted, as one's spirits
  15. 21___ San Lucas, Mexico
  16. 24Venture, as a guess
  17. 25Pressed sandwich
  18. 26Part of a reindeer's rack
  19. 27Prepared one's home for a new arrival
  20. 28Spirited and determined
  21. 29"___ Beach: The Real Orange County" (MTV reality show of the mid-aughts)
  22. 30Catching some Z's
  23. 31Irrational fear
  24. 32Word before printer or pointer
  25. 33*Considered individually
  26. 38In a nonobvious way
  27. 42"Deadpool" actor Reynolds
  28. 45Says out loud without thinking
  29. 47Spot for a roller skater's pad
  30. 49Best Picture winner found hiding in "and the Oscar goes to ..."
  31. 50"Heads, I win. Tails, you ___!" (sneaky coin flip agreement)
  32. 51Parent's sister
  33. 52Hawaiian storytelling dance
  34. 53Times of one's life, say
  35. 54Title for Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson
  36. 55Take to the sky
  37. 56Acorn-bearing tree
  38. 57Caterer's coffee dispenser
  39. 58Above-water sign of a shark

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "Planet of the ___" — Answer: APES. Hint: Think of the classic sci-fi film featuring intelligent primates and a world-shaking twist. 🐒
  2. 5. Wood strip found in many Ikea bed supports — Answer: SLAT. Hint: Think of the narrow plank that helps support a mattress. 🛏️
  3. 9. Take pleasure in — Answer: ENJOY. Hint: To feel happy and satisfied about something is to do this. 😊
  4. 14. Size opposite of mini- — Answer: MAXI. Hint: Think of the prefix that signals something extra-large. 📏
  5. 15. Prepares to throw a dart, say — Answer: AIMS. Hint: Gets ready by lining up the target before letting the dart fly 🎯
  6. 16. Crystal-filled rock — Answer: GEODE. Hint: This ordinary-looking stone hides a dazzling crystal surprise inside, like nature’s tiny treasure chest ✨
  7. 17. Newspaper opinion piece — Answer: OPED. Hint: Look for the short newspaper article where a writer shares a viewpoint. 📰
  8. 18. *Title of a 1990s ABC sitcom and a 1990s New Kids on the Block hit — Answer: STEPBYSTEP. Hint: It’s a phrase meaning “gradually,” shared by a family sitcom and a boy-band hit. 📺
  9. 20. Cereal often found with pretzels in a party snack mix — Answer: RICECHEX. Hint: Think of the crisp, square cereal that adds a light crunch to a bowl of party mix. 🥨
  10. 22. Vertical jumping ability, in basketball lingo — Answer: UPS. Hint: A player with plenty of this can rise high for a dramatic dunk. 🏀
  11. 23. Sheep's cry — Answer: BAA. Hint: Think of the familiar sound made by a woolly farm animal 🐑
  12. 24. "___ to Go!," 2024 Chappell Roan hit sometimes compared to the Village People's "Y.M.C.A." — Answer: HOT. Hint: This catchy 2024 pop anthem has a three-letter title and a playful, chant-ready feel reminiscent of a disco classic. 🎶
  13. 25. Attracted to people of any gender, for short — Answer: PAN. Hint: This short identity label describes attraction regardless of gender. 🏳️‍🌈
  14. 28. *Detailed, real-time description of events — Answer: PLAYBYPLAY. Hint: A sports announcer’s moment-by-moment narration is this 🎙️
  15. 33. Shape for a red-and-white striped Christmas candy — Answer: CANE. Hint: Think of the curved shape associated with peppermint holiday treats. 🍬
  16. 34. Rodeo rope — Answer: LASSO. Hint: A cowboy might swing this loop to catch a runaway steer 🤠
  17. 35. Foggy mental state — Answer: HAZE. Hint: A cloudy, unclear feeling in your head. 🌫️
  18. 36. Raisins, when on a celery-and-peanut-butter "log" — Answer: ANTS. Hint: Think of the tiny trailblazers marching across this classic snack 🐜
  19. 37. Wrinkly citrus fruit — Answer: UGLI. Hint: Think of a lumpy citrus hybrid with a teasing nickname based on its appearance. 🍊
  20. 38. "What a shame" — Answer: SOSAD. Hint: A brief expression of sympathy for an unfortunate situation 😔
  21. 39. Riverbank deposit — Answer: SILT. Hint: This fine sediment settles along the edges of a flowing waterway. 🏞️
  22. 40. Prompted, on stage — Answer: CUED. Hint: Given a signal to begin a performance 🎭
  23. 41. Lyft competitor — Answer: UBER. Hint: Think of the ride-hailing app known for its sleek black cars and global reach. 🚗
  24. 42. Zellweger of "Bridget Jones's Diary" — Answer: RENEE. Hint: Think of the actress who played the lovable, diary-keeping Brit Bridget. 🎬
  25. 43. Joint sometimes bent in protest — Answer: KNEE. Hint: This joint may bend dramatically when you refuse to comply. ✊
  26. 44. *How to tackle big writing projects, per a seminal Anne Lamott book — Answer: BIRDBYBIRD. Hint: Take on an overwhelming project one small, manageable piece at a time. 📝
  27. 46. Go on and on and on — Answer: YAP. Hint: Talk endlessly about little of importance, and you’re doing this. 🗣️
  28. 47. LAX posting — Answer: ETA. Hint: It tells you when a flight is expected to arrive. ✈️
  29. 48. Frito-___ — Answer: LAY. Hint: Think of the familiar corn-chip brand that completes this snack aisle favorite. 🥔
  30. 49. Not just some or most — Answer: ALL. Hint: This means the complete group, with nobody left out. 🌐
  31. 50. Got off the ground, as a start-up company — Answer: LAUNCHED. Hint: Took its first flight into the business world 🚀
  32. 55. *Many an off-road vehicle ... or a literal description of the answer to each asterisked clue (including this one!) — Answer: FOURBYFOUR. Hint: Picture a sturdy off-road vehicle whose name sounds like a multiplication fact with matching factors. 🚙
  33. 59. Otherworldly glow — Answer: AURA. Hint: Think of the subtle radiance often imagined around a person or sacred place. ✨
  34. 60. It means slow (not big!) in music — Answer: LARGO. Hint: In musical tempo markings, this tells performers to take their time rather than play quickly. 🎵
  35. 61. "Well, ___ that special!" — Answer: ISNT. Hint: A sarcastic reaction suggesting that something is hardly remarkable. 🙃
  36. 62. Poetry competition — Answer: SLAM. Hint: Think of an energetic spoken-word showdown where poets perform for the crowd 🎤
  37. 63. "See what I'm talkin' 'bout?" — Answer: YKNOW. Hint: A casual phrase used to check whether someone follows your point or agrees with you. 🤔
  38. 64. Brooklyn basketballers ... and what they swish — Answer: NETS. Hint: Think of the Brooklyn team named for the hoop’s woven target 🏀
  39. 65. Effortlessness — Answer: EASE. Hint: A feeling of things going smoothly without strain. 😊

Down

  1. 1. Spanish love — Answer: AMOR. Hint: Think of the Spanish word you might whisper to someone special. ❤️
  2. 2. Big ___ (nickname of baseball's David Ortiz) — Answer: PAPI. Hint: This affectionate nickname for the slugger means “dad” in Spanish. ⚾
  3. 3. Company bigwig — Answer: EXEC. Hint: A top decision-maker who helps steer the business. 🏢
  4. 4. *Next to each other, like many washers and dryers — Answer: SIDEBYSIDE. Hint: Arranged alongside one another, as a matched laundry pair might be 🧺
  5. 5. Strut down the "RuPaul's Drag Race" runway, say — Answer: SASHAY. Hint: Move with exaggerated confidence and flair, like a fabulous runway performer might 💃
  6. 6. Lo-cal — Answer: LITE. Hint: This word often describes low-calorie options that are still delicious! 🥗
  7. 7. Visa or Mastercard rival, informally — Answer: AMEX. Hint: Think of the card brand known for premium perks and airport lounges. 💳
  8. 8. Small recipe amt. — Answer: TSP. Hint: Think about a tiny measurement you might use when cooking! 🥄
  9. 9. Home of the Great Pyramid — Answer: EGYPT. Hint: Think of the ancient land known for pharaohs, pyramids, and the Nile 🐪
  10. 10. Loch ___ monster — Answer: NESS. Hint: Think of the legendary Scottish lake creature said to lurk in the deep. 🐉
  11. 11. Scribble (down) — Answer: JOT. Hint: Make a quick written note before the thought gets away 📝
  12. 12. Sappho's "___ to Aphrodite" — Answer: ODE. Hint: Think of the short poetic form often used for a heartfelt tribute. ✍️
  13. 13. Slangy affirmative — Answer: YEP. Hint: A casual way to say yes 👍
  14. 19. Lifted, as one's spirits — Answer: BUOYED. Hint: Cheered up and made more optimistic, perhaps after good news. 😊
  15. 21. ___ San Lucas, Mexico — Answer: CABO. Hint: Think of the popular resort city at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula 🌴
  16. 24. Venture, as a guess — Answer: HAZARD. Hint: Think of a verb meaning to risk an uncertain guess. 🎲
  17. 25. Pressed sandwich — Answer: PANINI. Hint: This Italian treat is perfect for a quick, warm bite! 🥪
  18. 26. Part of a reindeer's rack — Answer: ANTLER. Hint: Think of the branched, bony growth a reindeer carries on its head. 🦌
  19. 27. Prepared one's home for a new arrival — Answer: NESTED. Hint: Think of getting a cozy space ready before a baby or hatchling arrives. 🪺
  20. 28. Spirited and determined — Answer: PLUCKY. Hint: A brave, lively attitude that keeps pushing forward fits this description. 💪
  21. 29. "___ Beach: The Real Orange County" (MTV reality show of the mid-aughts) — Answer: LAGUNA. Hint: Think of the sunny California coastal town featured in this MTV reality series. 🌴
  22. 30. Catching some Z's — Answer: ASLEEP. Hint: You’re in dreamland, not awake 😴
  23. 31. Irrational fear — Answer: PHOBIA. Hint: A strong fear without a logical reason may be described this way 😨
  24. 32. Word before printer or pointer — Answer: LASER. Hint: Think of the focused-beam technology associated with both a printer and a pointer. 🔦
  25. 33. *Considered individually — Answer: CASEBYCASE. Hint: Think about evaluating each situation on its own rather than as a group. 🧩
  26. 38. In a nonobvious way — Answer: SUBTLY. Hint: In a quiet, understated manner that avoids drawing attention. 🤫
  27. 42. "Deadpool" actor Reynolds — Answer: RYAN. Hint: Think of the Canadian actor who plays the red-suited, fourth-wall-breaking mercenary. 🎬
  28. 45. Says out loud without thinking — Answer: BLURTS. Hint: Reveals something impulsively, without pausing to choose the right words. 🤭
  29. 47. Spot for a roller skater's pad — Answer: ELBOW. Hint: Think of the bend where a skater’s protective pad often sits 🛼
  30. 49. Best Picture winner found hiding in "and the Oscar goes to ..." — Answer: ARGO. Hint: Spot the film title concealed across the words in the Oscar announcement. 🎥
  31. 50. "Heads, I win. Tails, you ___!" (sneaky coin flip agreement) — Answer: LOSE. Hint: This supposedly fair coin toss lets the speaker win either way. 🪙
  32. 51. Parent's sister — Answer: AUNT. Hint: Think of the relative who is a sister to one of your parents. 👩
  33. 52. Hawaiian storytelling dance — Answer: HULA. Hint: Think of Hawaii’s graceful dance used to express stories through movement. 🌺
  34. 53. Times of one's life, say — Answer: ERAS. Hint: Think of the different periods that make up a life story. ⏳
  35. 54. Title for Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson — Answer: DAME. Hint: A prestigious British honor commonly bestowed on acclaimed actresses. 🎭
  36. 55. Take to the sky — Answer: FLY. Hint: Leave the ground and soar through the air like a bird 🪽
  37. 56. Acorn-bearing tree — Answer: OAK. Hint: Think of the sturdy tree whose nuts are a favorite of squirrels 🌳
  38. 57. Caterer's coffee dispenser — Answer: URN. Hint: At a catered event, this vessel keeps the coffee flowing for guests. ☕
  39. 58. Above-water sign of a shark — Answer: FIN. Hint: Look for the triangular dorsal feature slicing through the waves. 🦈

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The answer to “Got off the ground, as a start-up company” in the New York Times crossword is LAUNCHED — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 50-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Got off the ground, as a start-up company” answer

LAUNCHED (8 letters)

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The answer is LAUNCHED, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 10, 2026.

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8 letters: LAUNCHED.

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Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 10, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 50-Across.

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