09 Escape starting issues. Help please.

[rumblecloud]

Brand new battery. Direct replacement. 12.35V.
Turn key to start position and sometimes just a "click." More often than not, it starts right up. it's intermittent and not repeatable - at least so far.
The obvious things:
starter solenoid,/motor.
Wire connections at the starter motor.
Next the ignition switch.

Any thoughts or opinions are welcome.

Thanks.
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[scotts90ranger]

So are you saying you replaced the starter? It sounds like starter to me, happened to the wife's Camry, brushes were worn out too much (I had to investigate) and weren't contacting the stator consistently but would sometimes.