Crossword Answer For
First game of the season
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 22, 2025 Answers
For the clue "First game of the season" from the Universal Crossword crossword (June 22, 2025), we recommend OPENER as the answer. It's 6 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 186 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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Answer
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Date
99%
OPENER
First game of the season
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
99%
OPENER
First game of the season
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
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%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
10%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 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
5%
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%
UNO
Mattel game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
UNO
Mattel game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
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%
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%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 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%
DEBATE
Election season event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
DEBATE
Election season event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court 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%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
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
5%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
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
5%
LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
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
5%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
AUTUMN
Leaf-peeping season
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
5%
AUTUMN
Leaf-peeping season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 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%
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%
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%
HEN
Cornish game __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
HEN
Cornish game __
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 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%
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
5%
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%
CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 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%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
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%
OSCARSNUB
Slight during awards season
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
OSCARSNUB
Slight during awards season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
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%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 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%
YULE
Christmas season
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
YULE
Christmas season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 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%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 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%
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%
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%
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%
SNUB
Award season oversight
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
SNUB
Award season oversight
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%
ETE
Beach season in Marseille
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
ETE
Beach season in Marseille
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
BINGE
Quickly get through a season
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
BINGE
Quickly get through a season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 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%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 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%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
Universal 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%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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
5%
GOL
Shout at a futbol game
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
GOL
Shout at a futbol game
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
DARE
Truth alternative, in a party game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
DARE
Truth alternative, in a party game
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
EVER
Never Have I ___ (party game)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
EVER
Never Have I ___ (party game)
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
ANTES
Buys into a poker game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
ANTES
Buys into a poker game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 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%
SPRITE
Soft drink with a seasonal Winter Spiced Cranberry flavor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
SPRITE
Soft drink with a seasonal Winter Spiced Cranberry flavor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
PAELLA
Spanish rice dish seasoned with saffron
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
PAELLA
Spanish rice dish seasoned with saffron
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
THYME
Herb in jerk seasoning
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
THYME
Herb in jerk seasoning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 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%
DUKE
Team led by Mike Krzyzewski for 42 seasons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
DUKE
Team led by Mike Krzyzewski for 42 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 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%
YEARROUND
Not seasonal, as an indoor ski resort
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
YEARROUND
Not seasonal, as an indoor ski resort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 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%
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%
VEEP
Political satire that won 17 Emmys in seven seasons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
VEEP
Political satire that won 17 Emmys in seven seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 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%
MSG
Umami seasoning initialism
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
MSG
Umami seasoning initialism
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 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%
BASIL
Italian seasoning herb
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
BASIL
Italian seasoning herb
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 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%
SAGEADVICE
Words from a seasoned pro
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
SAGEADVICE
Words from a seasoned pro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 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%
MRSDASH
Low-sodium seasoning brand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
MRSDASH
Low-sodium seasoning brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 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%
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
1%
PINCH
Small seasoning amount
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
PINCH
Small seasoning amount
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on June 22, 2025
Select a course of action
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Cry of frustration
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Very pale
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"Can't stay, sorry!"
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Person or thing to look up to
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Urban tricksters, of sorts
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iPhone software
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Fought (for)
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"___ be amazing!"
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Notice from a distance, perhaps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "First game of the season" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPENER (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "First game of the season"?
The best answer for "First game of the season" is OPENER with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "First game of the season" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 8 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 22, 2025.