"Opening words" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 28, 2025. We have 159 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is INTRO with 5 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
Answer For Opening words:
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159 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
99%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
8%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
8%
MEGA
Grand opening?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
8%
MEGA
Grand opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
8%
ODETO
Poetic opening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
ODETO
Poetic opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
8%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
8%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
8%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
8%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
8%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
8%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
8%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
8%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
8%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
8%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
8%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
8%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
ELL
Lens opening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
ELL
Lens opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
8%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
8%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
8%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
8%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
8%
SESAME
Word in an opening line?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
8%
SESAME
Word in an opening line?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
8%
TRAP
Door opening?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
8%
TRAP
Door opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
8%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
8%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
8%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
8%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
8%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
8%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
8%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
SLIT
Narrow opening
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
SLIT
Narrow opening
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
HIRE
Fill a job opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
HIRE
Fill a job opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
ROPEDROP
Theme park opening ritual
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
ROPEDROP
Theme park opening ritual
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
8%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
8%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
8%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
GEE
Grand opening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
GEE
Grand opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
8%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
8%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
SLOT
Schedule opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
SLOT
Schedule opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
8%
GEO
Graphic opening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
GEO
Graphic opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
PRE
School opening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
PRE
School opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
BIGBREAK
Pro billiard player's opening?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
BIGBREAK
Pro billiard player's opening?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
PARKINGSPOT
Hard-to-find opening on street-sweeping days
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
PARKINGSPOT
Hard-to-find opening on street-sweeping days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
8%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
8%
ISAID
Reiteration opening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
8%
ISAID
Reiteration opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
8%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
8%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
AERO
Dynamic opening?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
AERO
Dynamic opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
PARTII
Sequel title words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
STATE
Put into words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
8%
STATE
Put into words
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
OUIS
Nice words of agreement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
8%
OUIS
Nice words of agreement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
8%
OBITS
Dying words?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
OBITS
Dying words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
TREBLECLEF
Staff opening?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
TREBLECLEF
Staff opening?
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
ELEGY
Woeful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
ELEGY
Woeful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
8%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
8%
ONME
Treater's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
ONME
Treater's words
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
ALFA
Romeo's opening word?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
ALFA
Romeo's opening word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
WHYNOTME
Left out words?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
8%
WHYNOTME
Left out words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
8%
LETSPARTY
Fraternity house cry ... or what one might say after reading the last words of 17-, 23-, 37- and 49-Across?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
8%
LETSPARTY
Fraternity house cry ... or what one might say after reading the last words of 17-, 23-, 37- and 49-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
8%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
ALLABOARD
Departing words
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
8%
ALLABOARD
Departing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
8%
INAWE
Left without words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
8%
INAWE
Left without words
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
8%
ATA
__ loss for words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
8%
ATA
__ loss for words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
8%
AIS
First words of many an alphabet book
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
AIS
First words of many an alphabet book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
SPAR
Exchange words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
SPAR
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
APOP
Pricing words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
APOP
Pricing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
CIAOS
Parting words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
CIAOS
Parting words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
PHRASED
Put into words
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
PHRASED
Put into words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 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%
BARBECUESKEWER
Stick on a grill, or what passes through this puzzle's circled words?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
8%
BARBECUESKEWER
Stick on a grill, or what passes through this puzzle's circled words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
8%
MAKEITADOUBLE
Request to a bartender, and what must be done to the last words of 20-, 30-, 36-, and 47-Across for the answers to match their clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
8%
MAKEITADOUBLE
Request to a bartender, and what must be done to the last words of 20-, 30-, 36-, and 47-Across for the answers to match their clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
8%
YOUREOK
Soothing words to a hurting toddler
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
YOUREOK
Soothing words to a hurting toddler
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
MAW
Gaping opening
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
8%
MAW
Gaping opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
8%
SHIPTO
Mailing label words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
8%
SHIPTO
Mailing label words
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
8%
SEMI
Circular opening?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
8%
SEMI
Circular opening?
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
8%
NOREGRETS
Tattoo words that are often misspelled
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
8%
NOREGRETS
Tattoo words that are often misspelled
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
8%
TSLOT
Letter-shaped opening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
8%
TSLOT
Letter-shaped opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
8%
PEEPHOLE
Kaleidoscope opening
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
8%
PEEPHOLE
Kaleidoscope opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
8%
SECONDTHOUGHTS
Reconsideration of decisions made ... and what follow the first words of 16-, 28- and 43-Across?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
8%
SECONDTHOUGHTS
Reconsideration of decisions made ... and what follow the first words of 16-, 28- and 43-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
8%
TERSE
At a loss for words?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
8%
TERSE
At a loss for words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
8%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
8%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
8%
ICARE
Compassionate words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
8%
ICARE
Compassionate words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
8%
ESSO
Gas station brand hidden in "chess opening"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
8%
ESSO
Gas station brand hidden in "chess opening"
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
8%
GOBSMACKED
At a loss for words
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
8%
GOBSMACKED
At a loss for words
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
8%
HERESTO
Toast opening
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
8%
HERESTO
Toast opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
8%
AIRHOLE
Pet carrier opening
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
8%
AIRHOLE
Pet carrier opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
8%
FILL
Put words into, as a grid
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
8%
FILL
Put words into, as a grid
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
8%
CITI
Bank opening?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
CITI
Bank opening?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
MARK
"__ my words ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
MARK
"__ my words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
RIFF
Song opening, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
RIFF
Song opening, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
ECO
Logical opening
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
8%
ECO
Logical opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
8%
TYPE
Key words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
8%
TYPE
Key words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
8%
FLEAS
"My dog has ___" (words sung during ukulele tuning)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
FLEAS
"My dog has ___" (words sung during ukulele tuning)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
8%
SHIBBOLETHS
Groups' distinguishing words or phrases
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
SHIBBOLETHS
Groups' distinguishing words or phrases
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
LEDE
Story opening, in journalism lingo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
LEDE
Story opening, in journalism lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
ASIS
Tag sale words
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
ASIS
Tag sale words
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
SAY
Put into words
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
SAY
Put into words
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
COMEHERE
Summoning words
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
8%
COMEHERE
Summoning words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
8%
HTTP
URL opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
8%
HTTP
URL opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
8%
ATOY
"That is not __!": parents' words of warning
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
8%
ATOY
"That is not __!": parents' words of warning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
8%
ADMITONE
Ticket words
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
8%
ADMITONE
Ticket words
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
8%
THISISATEST
Emergency Broadcast System words
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 25, 2025
8%
THISISATEST
Emergency Broadcast System words
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
8%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
8%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
8%
SIMOLEONS
*One for the money? (Note how many words are in each starred clue's answer)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
8%
SIMOLEONS
*One for the money? (Note how many words are in each starred clue's answer)
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
8%
NINETOFIVEJOBS
Forty-hour gigs ... or 19-, 32- and 39-Across, based on the lengths of their words?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2025
8%
NINETOFIVEJOBS
Forty-hour gigs ... or 19-, 32- and 39-Across, based on the lengths of their words?
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2025
8%
IAM
First words of "Green Eggs and Ham"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
8%
IAM
First words of "Green Eggs and Ham"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
8%
PORE
Skin opening
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
8%
PORE
Skin opening
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
8%
IMNOTAROBOT
Human-verifying words on a screen
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
8%
IMNOTAROBOT
Human-verifying words on a screen
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
8%
TYRA
Banks who coined the words "flawsome" and "smize"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
8%
TYRA
Banks who coined the words "flawsome" and "smize"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
8%
ORS
Choice words?
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
8%
ORS
Choice words?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
8%
FORYOU
Gift giver’s words
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
8%
FORYOU
Gift giver’s words
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
8%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
IPOS
Market openings, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IPOS
Market openings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
PORES
Sauna openings?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
PORES
Sauna openings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
SLITS
Thin openings
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SLITS
Thin openings
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
OCULI
Circular openings in domes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
OCULI
Circular openings in domes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
AHA
Sound of an eye-opening moment
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
AHA
Sound of an eye-opening moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
ARMHOLES
Tank top openings
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
ARMHOLES
Tank top openings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
SPOUTS
Teapot openings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
SPOUTS
Teapot openings
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
DUELED
Faced off with swords
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
DUELED
Faced off with swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 28, 2025
Pair of cymbals in a drum kit
Crossword Clue
Doc that prevents leaks
Crossword Clue
Actress Jessica who founded the Honest Company
Crossword Clue
Public persona
Crossword Clue
Stay out for too long?
Crossword Clue
Reckless game of chance
Crossword Clue
Superlative suffix
Crossword Clue
Yoga app found in "hang loose"
Crossword Clue
U.S. intel org.
Crossword Clue
There are approximately 10,000 named "Main" in the U.S.
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Opening words" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 159 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is INTRO (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Opening words"?
The best answer for "Opening words" is INTRO with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Opening words" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 7 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 28, 2025.