Crossword Answer For
First game in a series
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 20, 2020 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from April 20, 2020 featured the clue "First game in a series", and we've found 185 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to OPENER as the most likely solution — it's 6 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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185 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
OPENER
First game in a series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2020
99%
OPENER
First game in a series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2020
10%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
10%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
10%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
10%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
10%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
10%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
10%
LEAVEALONE
*First stage in a video game
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
10%
LEAVEALONE
*First stage in a video game
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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UNO
Mattel game
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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UNO
Mattel game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
MABEL
Bridget's daughter in the "Bridget Jones" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
MABEL
Bridget's daughter in the "Bridget Jones" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
(5)
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Sep 15, 2026
5%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
ACE
King topper in a game of war
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
ACE
King topper in a game of war
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
PSYOP
Mil. mind game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
PSYOP
Mil. mind game
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5%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
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5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
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ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
LUIGI
Video game brother
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
LUIGI
Video game brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
KENO
Casino game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
KENO
Casino game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
CATAN
Board game with settlers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
CATAN
Board game with settlers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
PETE
"__ the Cat": children's book series
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
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PETE
"__ the Cat": children's book series
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
TEENTITANS
Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
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TEENTITANS
Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
5%
NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
CRAPS
Dice game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
CRAPS
Dice game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
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HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
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WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
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5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
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5%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
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COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
READINGRAINBOW
PBS series hosted by librarian Mychal Threets
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
5%
READINGRAINBOW
PBS series hosted by librarian Mychal Threets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
5%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
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LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
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WON
Was first
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LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
CLONEWAR
Backdrop of an animated series in a Lucasfilm franchise
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
CLONEWAR
Backdrop of an animated series in a Lucasfilm franchise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": Netflix series with a magic lab
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": Netflix series with a magic lab
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
HEN
Cornish game __
(3)
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May 25, 2026
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HEN
Cornish game __
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
(3)
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May 25, 2026
5%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
LAUGHIN
Comedy series featuring Lily Tomlin
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
LAUGHIN
Comedy series featuring Lily Tomlin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
BOCCE
Italian bowling game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
BOCCE
Italian bowling game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
KEIRA
Knightley of the Netflix series "Black Doves"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
KEIRA
Knightley of the Netflix series "Black Doves"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
CHARADES
Guessing game
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
5%
CHARADES
Guessing game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
SEGA
Video game giant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
SEGA
Video game giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
NCIS
CBS military series in its 23rd season
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
NCIS
CBS military series in its 23rd season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BOSS
Major video game foe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
BOSS
Major video game foe
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo game with flat characters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo game with flat characters
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
SEMI
Frozen Four game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
SEMI
Frozen Four game
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
HOTPOTATO
Kids' vegetable-passing game
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
HOTPOTATO
Kids' vegetable-passing game
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
AGES
Suggested range on a game box
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
AGES
Suggested range on a game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
INATIE
How a soccer game may end
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
INATIE
How a soccer game may end
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
DARTS
Board game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
DARTS
Board game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
MOTH
"The ___ Radio Hour" (storytelling series)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
MOTH
"The ___ Radio Hour" (storytelling series)
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
TARPONS
Big draws for Florida game fishermen
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
TARPONS
Big draws for Florida game fishermen
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
DORK
"How To __ Your Diary": interactive edition in a YA series
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
DORK
"How To __ Your Diary": interactive edition in a YA series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
DRAGONEGG
Unhatched prize in Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
DRAGONEGG
Unhatched prize in Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
PONG
Classic video game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
PONG
Classic video game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
WEBISODE
Installment in an online series
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
WEBISODE
Installment in an online series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
TOSS
Ring ___ (carnival game)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
TOSS
Ring ___ (carnival game)
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
NTH
Last in a series
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
NTH
Last in a series
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
AEON
"___ Flux" ('90s sci-fi series)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
AEON
"___ Flux" ('90s sci-fi series)
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
HALO
Video game franchise set on ring-shaped worlds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
HALO
Video game franchise set on ring-shaped worlds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
FINAL
Championship game
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
FINAL
Championship game
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
BINGO
Card game?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
BINGO
Card game?
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
POLO
Mallet game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
POLO
Mallet game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
OONA
Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
OONA
Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
TOYSTORE
Place that's all fun and games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TOYSTORE
Place that's all fun and games
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
CABER
Giant pole tossed in Highland games
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
CABER
Giant pole tossed in Highland games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
OPTICALMICE
Accessories favored by serious gamers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
OPTICALMICE
Accessories favored by serious gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
POOLROOM
Spot for table games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
POOLROOM
Spot for table games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
EIGHTBIT
Like old Nintendo games
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
EIGHTBIT
Like old Nintendo games
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
INOT
How tied NBA games are decided
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
INOT
How tied NBA games are decided
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
ESPNU
Channel for ACC and SEC games
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
ESPNU
Channel for ACC and SEC games
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
ONTV
Like games at sports bars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
ONTV
Like games at sports bars
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
REC
___ room (place to play games)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
REC
___ room (place to play games)
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
AWAY
Like half of an MLB team's games
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
AWAY
Like half of an MLB team's games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BOSSLEVELS
Challenges for some gamers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
BOSSLEVELS
Challenges for some gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
NOOB
Beginner, in gamer lingo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
NOOB
Beginner, in gamer lingo
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BOYBANDS
Focus of the 2024 miniseries "Dirty Pop"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
BOYBANDS
Focus of the 2024 miniseries "Dirty Pop"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
PSYCHSOUT
Plays mind games with
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
PSYCHSOUT
Plays mind games with
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
GODMODE
Period of invincibility in video games
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
GODMODE
Period of invincibility in video games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on April 20, 2020
Open spaces
Crossword Clue
Ancient Roman orator
Crossword Clue
Tablet download
Crossword Clue
"This doesn't look good!"
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"The old-fashioned way" to make money, in an old ad
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Hawaiian welcome
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Like a versatile wardrobe
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Implore
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Mark of Zorro
Crossword Clue
Gloomy thinkers
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "First game in a series" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPENER (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "First game in a series"?
The best answer for "First game in a series" is OPENER with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "First game in a series" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 20, 2020.