Working through the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 30, 2018 and stuck on "Not a good start?"? Our solver has identified 188 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is MAL, a 3-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MAL
Not a good start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2018
99%
MAL
Not a good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
ARE
"__ we good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 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%
STEAD
In good __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
STEAD
In good __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
8%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 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%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 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%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
8%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
8%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
8%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 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%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
8%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 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%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
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%
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%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
8%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 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%
ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
8%
ASSET
That's a good point!
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 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%
PALATE
One with good taste?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
ALL
"It's __ good"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
ALL
"It's __ good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
RILE
Irritate but good
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
RILE
Irritate but good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 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%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
8%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
8%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
8%
WORSE
Not as good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
WORSE
Not as good
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 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%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 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%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 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%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 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%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
FIT
In very good shape
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
FIT
In very good shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
8%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
8%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
EVIL
Not good at all
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
EVIL
Not good at all
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 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%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
AGED
Like good balsamic vinegar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
AGED
Like good balsamic vinegar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
LIKENEW
In really good condition
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
LIKENEW
In really good condition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
8%
DOESAHAPPYDANCE
*Celebrates good news, in a way
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
8%
DOESAHAPPYDANCE
*Celebrates good news, in a way
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
8%
TIP
Reward for good service
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
TIP
Reward for good service
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
TRUSTY
Like a good sidekick
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
8%
TRUSTY
Like a good sidekick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 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%
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%
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%
OKEYDOKEY
"Sounds good"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
OKEYDOKEY
"Sounds good"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 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%
BLEAK
Not looking good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
BLEAK
Not looking good
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 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%
NAH
"I'm good"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
8%
NAH
"I'm good"
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 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%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
IMSOLD
"Sounds good to me!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
IMSOLD
"Sounds good to me!"
Universal 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%
HAHA
"That's a good one!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
8%
HAHA
"That's a good one!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
8%
ETCH
Mark for good
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
8%
ETCH
Mark for good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
8%
GOUDA
Cheese in "good" puns?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
8%
GOUDA
Cheese in "good" puns?
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
8%
EASYA
Course that's good for your GPA
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
8%
EASYA
Course that's good for your GPA
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
8%
HADIT
"You've never __ so good"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
8%
HADIT
"You've never __ so good"
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?
(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%
VIBEY
Evoking good feelings, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
VIBEY
Evoking good feelings, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 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%
OUTOFTHISWORLD
Insanely good
(14)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
OUTOFTHISWORLD
Insanely good
Universal 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%
BAD
Not good
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
8%
BAD
Not good
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
8%
IMSET
"All good here"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
8%
IMSET
"All good here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
8%
WHATSCOOKING
"Something smells good in here!"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
8%
WHATSCOOKING
"Something smells good in here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
8%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
8%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 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%
TREE
Yoga pose that requires good balance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
8%
TREE
Yoga pose that requires good balance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
8%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 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%
SWAG
Branded goodies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
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%
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%
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%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 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%
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%
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%
SMORE
Campfire goody
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
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%
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%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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
1%
ADIEU
French for "goodbye"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
ADIEU
French for "goodbye"
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 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%
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%
SEEYA
Casual goodbye
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
SEEYA
Casual goodbye
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 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%
SHALOM
Hello or goodbye, in Hebrew
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
SHALOM
Hello or goodbye, in Hebrew
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 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%
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%
SAY
"You __ 'goodbye,' and I __ 'hello'"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
SAY
"You __ 'goodbye,' and I __ 'hello'"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 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
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 30, 2018
Glimpse
Crossword Clue
Like "le" in Fr.
Crossword Clue
Degrade
Crossword Clue
There's no money in it
Crossword Clue
Prefix with syllabic
Crossword Clue
Starbucks offering
Crossword Clue
Cap with a flat, circular top
Crossword Clue
Religious text for a Texas senator?
Crossword Clue
Flex ending
Crossword Clue
Home of Amboseli National Park
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Not a good start?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MAL (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Not a good start?"?
The best answer for "Not a good start?" is MAL with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Not a good 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 30, 2018.