We found 193 possible answers for the crossword clue "Perform first", which was last featured in LA Times Daily Crossword on May 12, 2024. The most probable answer is OPEN (4 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.
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193 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OPEN
Perform first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2024
99%
OPEN
Perform first
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2024
50%
GORMAN
First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
50%
GORMAN
First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
8%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
8%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
8%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
8%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
8%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
8%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
8%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
8%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
8%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
8%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
8%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
8%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
8%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
8%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
8%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
FLOORROUTINES
What gymnasts perform on 12-meter x 12-meter mats
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
FLOORROUTINES
What gymnasts perform on 12-meter x 12-meter mats
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
INDRAG
How some queens and kings perform
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
INDRAG
How some queens and kings perform
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 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%
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%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 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%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
8%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
8%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 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%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
8%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
8%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
8%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
OBAMAS
44th first family
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
OBAMAS
44th first family
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 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%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
ENOS
Seth's first son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
ENOS
Seth's first son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
8%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
8%
MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
8%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
8%
GEORGE
First president's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
GEORGE
First president's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
STANDUPROUTINE
Comedian's performance
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
STANDUPROUTINE
Comedian's performance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
MIME
Silent performer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
MIME
Silent performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
SHONE
Gave an impressive performance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
SHONE
Gave an impressive performance
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
EAGLE
Sub-par performance?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
EAGLE
Sub-par performance?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
SNITS
Pique performances?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
SNITS
Pique performances?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
HINDU
One performing puja
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HINDU
One performing puja
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
MTV
Channel with famous "unplugged" performances
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
MTV
Channel with famous "unplugged" performances
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SOLOIST
Recital performer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SOLOIST
Recital performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
LUTISTS
Plucky Renaissance faire performers?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
LUTISTS
Plucky Renaissance faire performers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
OPERATIC
Like many Bolshoi performances
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
OPERATIC
Like many Bolshoi performances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
TENORS
High-performing men?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
TENORS
High-performing men?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
BRAVO
"Great performance!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
BRAVO
"Great performance!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
DIVAS
Extra performers?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DIVAS
Extra performers?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SYM
Orchestral performance: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
SYM
Orchestral performance: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
CLOWNS
Some children's party performers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
CLOWNS
Some children's party performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
OPERA
Palais Garnier performance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
OPERA
Palais Garnier performance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
PORSCHES
High-performance German cars
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
PORSCHES
High-performance German cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
ACTNATURALLY
Aptly contradictory advice for a performer in 17-, 29- or 59-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
ACTNATURALLY
Aptly contradictory advice for a performer in 17-, 29- or 59-Across?
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
SOLOISTS
Spotlit performers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SOLOISTS
Spotlit performers
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
SETS
Stand-up performances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
SETS
Stand-up performances
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
BESTS
Peak performances
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
BESTS
Peak performances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
MDS
Physical performers, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
MDS
Physical performers, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
DRAGBRUNCH
Event that combines gender-bending performances and mimosas
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
DRAGBRUNCH
Event that combines gender-bending performances and mimosas
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
OLE
Cheer at a flamenco performance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
OLE
Cheer at a flamenco performance
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
LIVESET
Concert performance
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
LIVESET
Concert performance
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
YIPS
The __: manifestation of performance anxiety
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
YIPS
The __: manifestation of performance anxiety
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
ROUTINE
What a comedian performs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
ROUTINE
What a comedian performs
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
STILTS
Tall circus performer's pair
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
STILTS
Tall circus performer's pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
1%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
1%
ARIAS
Diva's performances
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
ARIAS
Diva's performances
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
MAGICIAN
Tricky performer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
MAGICIAN
Tricky performer
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
LIPSYNCER
Drag performer, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
LIPSYNCER
Drag performer, often
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Perform first" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPEN (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Perform first"?
The best answer for "Perform first" is OPEN with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Perform first" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 12, 2024.