Crossword Answer For
Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 25, 2023 Answers
Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from July 25, 2023? The clue "Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across" stumps many solvers, but we've found 181 possible answers. Our top solution is FLYINGSTART (11 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
Answer For Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across:
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181 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FLYINGSTART
Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2023
99%
FLYINGSTART
Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2023
6%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
6%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
6%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
6%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
6%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
6%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
6%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
6%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
6%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
6%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
6%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
6%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
6%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
6%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
6%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
6%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
6%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
6%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
6%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
6%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
6%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
6%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
6%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
6%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
6%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
6%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
6%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
6%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
6%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
6%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
6%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
6%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
3%
UPI
News initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
UPI
News initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
ARE
"__ we good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
TBH
"Truthfully" initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
3%
TBH
"Truthfully" initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
STEAD
In good __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
STEAD
In good __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
YSL
Designer initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
YSL
Designer initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
3%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
ESS
Start at the beginning?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
ESS
Start at the beginning?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
MCU
Superhero franchise initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
MCU
Superhero franchise initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
DSLR
High-end camera initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
DSLR
High-end camera initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
USOC
Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
USOC
Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
SSR
Pre-1991 atlas initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
3%
SSR
Pre-1991 atlas initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
3%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
3%
ECO
Logical beginning?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
ECO
Logical beginning?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting format initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting format initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
RSS
Web feed initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
RSS
Web feed initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
MYOB
"Butt out!" initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
3%
MYOB
"Butt out!" initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
SLR
High-end camera initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
SLR
High-end camera initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
ASSET
That's a good point!
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
PALATE
One with good taste?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
ALL
"It's __ good"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
ALL
"It's __ good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
USSR
Cold War initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
USSR
Cold War initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
RILE
Irritate but good
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
RILE
Irritate but good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
EEO
Fair-hiring initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EEO
Fair-hiring initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
WORSE
Not as good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
WORSE
Not as good
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
ANEW
From the beginning
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
ANEW
From the beginning
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
DENOVO
From the beginning
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DENOVO
From the beginning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
3%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
3%
INTRO
Brief beginning?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
INTRO
Brief beginning?
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
FIT
In very good shape
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
3%
FIT
In very good shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
3%
SWUM
Like the beginning of a triathlon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SWUM
Like the beginning of a triathlon
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
REO
Vintage vehicle initials
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
3%
REO
Vintage vehicle initials
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
3%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
3%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
EVIL
Not good at all
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
3%
EVIL
Not good at all
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
3%
RBG
SCOTUS initials from 1993 to 2020
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
3%
RBG
SCOTUS initials from 1993 to 2020
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
3%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
BLT
Sandwich known by its initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
BLT
Sandwich known by its initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
SRO
Sold-out show initials
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
3%
SRO
Sold-out show initials
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
AGED
Like good balsamic vinegar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
3%
AGED
Like good balsamic vinegar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
LIKENEW
In really good condition
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
3%
LIKENEW
In really good condition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
3%
DOESAHAPPYDANCE
*Celebrates good news, in a way
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
DOESAHAPPYDANCE
*Celebrates good news, in a way
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
TIP
Reward for good service
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
TIP
Reward for good service
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
TRUSTY
Like a good sidekick
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
3%
TRUSTY
Like a good sidekick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DAWNS
New beginnings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
DAWNS
New beginnings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
TREATS
Halloween goodies
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
TREATS
Halloween goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
OLDIE
"It's an ___ but a goodie"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
OLDIE
"It's an ___ but a goodie"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian hello (or goodbye)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian hello (or goodbye)
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
MADEFROMSCRATCH
Like some baked goods
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
MADEFROMSCRATCH
Like some baked goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
CRUSTED
Like many baked goods
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
CRUSTED
Like many baked goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
ADIEU
French for "goodbye"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
ADIEU
French for "goodbye"
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
USED
Like most flea market goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
USED
Like most flea market goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
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Mark for life
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Chipmunk's nut
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Furry yard pest
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"The Sun ___ Rises"
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Raw, or bland
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She may say "nae"
Crossword Clue
Stan who co-created Spider-Man
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"Time for a vacation!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FLYINGSTART (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across"?
The best answer for "Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across" is FLYINGSTART with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Good beginning, or a hint to the initials of 20-, 24- or 42-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 25, 2023.