Stuck on "Near the start" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword? This clue was published on March 18, 2018 and we've identified 174 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. EARLYON (7 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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174 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EARLYON
Near the start
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2018
99%
EARLYON
Near the start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2018
8%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
8%
CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
8%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
AFAR
Nowhere near
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
AFAR
Nowhere near
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
ESC
Key near F1
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
8%
ESC
Key near F1
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
8%
RENO
Gambling town near Tahoe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
8%
RENO
Gambling town near Tahoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
8%
TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
OSSA
Peak near Olympus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
8%
OSSA
Peak near Olympus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
8%
NILE
River near the Great Pyramid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
NILE
River near the Great Pyramid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
SEDONA
Arizona city near the Seven Sacred Pools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
8%
SEDONA
Arizona city near the Seven Sacred Pools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
8%
IRVINE
California city near Santa Ana
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
8%
IRVINE
California city near Santa Ana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
8%
MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
8%
MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
8%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
8%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
8%
TAMPA
Florida city near St. Petersburg
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
8%
TAMPA
Florida city near St. Petersburg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
8%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
8%
OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
8%
UCLA
Campus near Sunset Blvd.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
UCLA
Campus near Sunset Blvd.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
8%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
8%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
8%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
8%
PALOALTO
City near Stanford University
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
PALOALTO
City near Stanford University
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
8%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
8%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
8%
ONEIDA
Lake near Syracuse, New York
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
ONEIDA
Lake near Syracuse, New York
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
MALTA
Island near Sicily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
8%
MALTA
Island near Sicily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
8%
NEGEV
Desert near the Sinai Peninsula
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
NEGEV
Desert near the Sinai Peninsula
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
ELPASO
City near Hueco Tanks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
ELPASO
City near Hueco Tanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
TIBET
Land near 41-Down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
TIBET
Land near 41-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
ALT
PC key near Z
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
ALT
PC key near Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
SOHO
Gallery-rich area near Tribeca
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
SOHO
Gallery-rich area near Tribeca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
DULLES
Airport near Washington, D.C.
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
DULLES
Airport near Washington, D.C.
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
ETNA
Peak near Catania
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
ETNA
Peak near Catania
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
LAPLATA
City near Buenos Aires
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
LAPLATA
City near Buenos Aires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
8%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
8%
TUCSON
City near Saguaro National Park
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
TUCSON
City near Saguaro National Park
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
LATS
Muscles near delts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
LATS
Muscles near delts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
KOBE
City near Osaka
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
KOBE
City near Osaka
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
8%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
8%
NAPA
Wine region near Sonoma
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
NAPA
Wine region near Sonoma
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
8%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
SFO
Calif. airport near San Mateo
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
8%
SFO
Calif. airport near San Mateo
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
8%
PLANO
City near Dallas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
PLANO
City near Dallas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
SPLEEN
Organ near the pancreas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
SPLEEN
Organ near the pancreas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
NOHO
NYC nabe near the Bowery
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
NOHO
NYC nabe near the Bowery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
TIPJAR
Container near a cash register
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
TIPJAR
Container near a cash register
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
SRI
__ Jayawardenepura Kotte: urban area near Colombo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
SRI
__ Jayawardenepura Kotte: urban area near Colombo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
IBIZA
Island near Majorca
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
IBIZA
Island near Majorca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
DES
Jardin __ Tuileries: public space near the Louvre
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
DES
Jardin __ Tuileries: public space near the Louvre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
TEMPE
City near Phoenix
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
TEMPE
City near Phoenix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
8%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
8%
RACKS
Stands near mannequins?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
RACKS
Stands near mannequins?
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
ARUBA
Caribbean island near Venezuela
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
8%
ARUBA
Caribbean island near Venezuela
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
8%
BALI
Island near Java
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
BALI
Island near Java
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
MESA
City near Phoenix
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
MESA
City near Phoenix
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
ULNA
Bone near the funny bone
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
8%
ULNA
Bone near the funny bone
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
8%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
CABO
Resort town near El Arco, familiarly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
8%
CABO
Resort town near El Arco, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
8%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
NON
Starter start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
NON
Starter start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
OREM
City near Utah Lake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
OREM
City near Utah Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
SEOUL
Korean city where BTS got their start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
SEOUL
Korean city where BTS got their start
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
BRISTOL
City near Bath
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
8%
BRISTOL
City near Bath
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
8%
SILL
Shelf near a window
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
SILL
Shelf near a window
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
MIT
Sch. near Harvard
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
MIT
Sch. near Harvard
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
SCUBAS
Dives near a coral reef, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
8%
SCUBAS
Dives near a coral reef, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
8%
TIANA
Disney princess born near a bayou
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
TIANA
Disney princess born near a bayou
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
ETON
Prep school near Windsor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
8%
ETON
Prep school near Windsor
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
8%
LEADERBOARD
List of top-scoring players, and what the start of 17-, 23-, 39-, or 51-Across could be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
8%
LEADERBOARD
List of top-scoring players, and what the start of 17-, 23-, 39-, or 51-Across could be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
8%
MAKETHECUT
Survive an audition, and what one may do to the start of 18-, 23-, 36-, or 54-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
8%
MAKETHECUT
Survive an audition, and what one may do to the start of 18-, 23-, 36-, or 54-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
8%
ATBAT
Rockie start?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
ATBAT
Rockie start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
SEMI
Sweet start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
8%
SEMI
Sweet start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
8%
WATERHEATER
Tank often found near a furnace
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
WATERHEATER
Tank often found near a furnace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
8%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
8%
LILLE
French city near the Belgian border
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
8%
LILLE
French city near the Belgian border
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
8%
LGA
Airport near JFK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
LGA
Airport near JFK
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
AFRESH
From the start
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
AFRESH
From the start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
HILO
City near Mauna Loa
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
HILO
City near Mauna Loa
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
ERIE
Canal that starts near Albany, New York
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
ERIE
Canal that starts near Albany, New York
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
8%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
8%
PECOS
River near Roswell
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
8%
PECOS
River near Roswell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
8%
ODOULS
Brand of near beer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
ODOULS
Brand of near beer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
JOKE
One might start with a knock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
JOKE
One might start with a knock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ROOTUP
Unearth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROOTUP
Unearth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
RECTI
Prefix with linear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
RECTI
Prefix with linear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
ODD
Like nearly all prime numbers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
ODD
Like nearly all prime numbers
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
NONET
Baseball team's starting lineup, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
NONET
Baseball team's starting lineup, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
CLOSED
___ in on (neared)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
CLOSED
___ in on (neared)
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
HTTP
URL starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
HTTP
URL starter
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
NIUNAMENOS
Feminist movement started in Argentina
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
NIUNAMENOS
Feminist movement started in Argentina
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
TRACEELEMENTS
The art student who was bored in chemistry class started to ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
TRACEELEMENTS
The art student who was bored in chemistry class started to ...
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
DUGUP
Unearthed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
1%
DUGUP
Unearthed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
1%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
REO
Speedwagon starter?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
REO
Speedwagon starter?
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
ENERO
Calendario starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
ENERO
Calendario starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
YAPAT
Try to startle, as a puppy might
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
YAPAT
Try to startle, as a puppy might
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
DAYO
Belafonte song starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
1%
DAYO
Belafonte song starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
1%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
WILDYEAST
*Sourdough starter
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
1%
WILDYEAST
*Sourdough starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
1%
TURNTURNTURN
The Byrds No. 1 hit whose lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, and what can be found at the starts of 20-, 27-, and 48-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
1%
TURNTURNTURN
The Byrds No. 1 hit whose lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, and what can be found at the starts of 20-, 27-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
1%
ECO
System starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ECO
System starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
ABACK
Taken __: startled
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ABACK
Taken __: startled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 18, 2018
Peaks
Crossword Clue
Two-letter pop group
Crossword Clue
Prepares potatoes, in a way
Crossword Clue
Card in a wallet
Crossword Clue
Zagreb native
Crossword Clue
Vanishing sound
Crossword Clue
Seating option
Crossword Clue
It gives you the big picture
Crossword Clue
Most highly regarded seasoning?
Crossword Clue
Side
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Near the start" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EARLYON (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Near the start"?
The best answer for "Near the start" is EARLYON with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Near the start" 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 March 18, 2018.