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Answer: OPENER

OPENER is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 38 times.
Meaning

An opener, in this context, refers to the first act or performer before the main act of a show or event. The opener's role is to warm up the audience and set the stage for the main act.

Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: First game of the season. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.

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