Sign of spring changes, after the start

Latest answer — September 12, 2026

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Clue explained

ARIES is a sign of the zodiac associated with spring. It is A, the start of “after”, followed by an anagram (“changes”) of RISE, meaning spring.

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Definition
The Aries zodiac symbol and its constellation

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This clue's Saturday, September 12, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Evidence of privileged upbringing, but one hangs by the neck
  2. 8For hearing, disposes of body parts
  3. 9Band member first to dance with stranger
  4. 10Port or whiskey?
  5. 11Speech introduced by His Excellency that is about the crown
  6. 13Sign of spring changes, after the start
  7. 14As found in still, it helps to create alcohol
  8. 16American in very popular period drama on TV
  9. 17In the morning clinging to current objective
  10. 19Suffering from queasiness induced by unsettling passage?
  11. 21Little crustaceans back finally at small brook
  12. 22Here teens mangled form of verb

Down

  1. 1Boy’s round blemish
  2. 2Remarkably old with active, luxurious existence
  3. 3Barristers’ memoirs, or medical records?
  4. 4Regularly poor bargain is trying experience
  5. 5Where dirty clothes may be absurdly taken for repair
  6. 6Doctrine is associated with Mass
  7. 7Good health for son — just what is needed
  8. 12Country supports me over American issue
  9. 13Fool is trying initially to be of use
  10. 15No good in roughly pulling jacket
  11. 18Men almost knocked over slippery customer in brawl
  12. 20Scottish town’s atmosphere remarked on

The answer to “Sign of spring changes, after the start” in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword is ARIES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 12, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 13-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.

“Sign of spring changes, after the start” answer

ARIES (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Sign of spring changes, after the start”?

The answer is ARIES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sign of spring changes, after the start”?

5 letters: ARIES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Times Quick Cryptic crossword on September 12, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 13-Across.

Can “Sign of spring changes, after the start” have a different answer?

Yes — The Times Quick Cryptic sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Times Quick Cryptic answers?

The full grid for September 12, 2026 is on the Times Quick Cryptic answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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