The Universal Crossword crossword published on June 30, 2022 contains the clue "Play's first section". According to our crossword solution database, there are 192 possible answers. ACTI (4 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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192 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ACTI
Play's first section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2022
99%
ACTI
Play's first section
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2022
10%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
10%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
SCENE
Theater section
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
SCENE
Theater section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
CELLI
String section instruments
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
CELLI
String section instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ENDNOTES
Thesis section
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ENDNOTES
Thesis section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
SESTET
Six-line section of a sonnet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
5%
SESTET
Six-line section of a sonnet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
5%
CDS
Record store section
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
CDS
Record store section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
AISLE
Grocery section
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
AISLE
Grocery section
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
LOGE
Theater section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
LOGE
Theater section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ASIA
Atlas section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ASIA
Atlas section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
LOOP
Roller coaster section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
LOOP
Roller coaster section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
STANZA
Poem section
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
STANZA
Poem section
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
TENORS
Choral section
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
TENORS
Choral section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
MODULE
Spacecraft section
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
MODULE
Spacecraft section
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
ICET
Rapper who plays Fin on "Law & Order: SVU"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
ICET
Rapper who plays Fin on "Law & Order: SVU"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
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
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
DELI
Grocery section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
DELI
Grocery section
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
BURR
Comedian Bill who plays Migs Mayfeld on "The Mandalorian"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
BURR
Comedian Bill who plays Migs Mayfeld on "The Mandalorian"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
MICHAELCERA
Actor who plays Allan in "Barbie"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
MICHAELCERA
Actor who plays Allan in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
SLAB
Concrete section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
SLAB
Concrete section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
LSAT
Exam with an Argumentative Writing section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
LSAT
Exam with an Argumentative Writing section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
ETSY
Site with a Home Favorites section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
ETSY
Site with a Home Favorites section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
ERA
Shaded section of a timeline
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ERA
Shaded section of a timeline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
LASTACT
Final section of a play
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
LASTACT
Final section of a play
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
PANE
Window section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
PANE
Window section
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
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
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
MIMIROGERS
Actress who plays Honey Chandler on "Bosch" and "Bosch: Legacy"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
MIMIROGERS
Actress who plays Honey Chandler on "Bosch" and "Bosch: Legacy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOMEI
Marisa who plays Peter Parker's aunt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
TOMEI
Marisa who plays Peter Parker's aunt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
KEANU
Actor Reeves who plays John Wick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
5%
KEANU
Actor Reeves who plays John Wick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
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
5%
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
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
MENS
Clothing store section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
MENS
Clothing store section
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
SPORTSPAGE
Newspaper section with stats and scores (... letters 2, 5 and 8)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
5%
SPORTSPAGE
Newspaper section with stats and scores (... letters 2, 5 and 8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
ALTOS
Choral section
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
ALTOS
Choral section
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
TIER
Wedding cake section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
5%
TIER
Wedding cake section
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
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
5%
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
5%
ELMO
Red Muppet who plays the piano
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
ELMO
Red Muppet who plays the piano
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
ROSITA
Blue-green Muppet who plays the guitar
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
ROSITA
Blue-green Muppet who plays the guitar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
EATER
Foodie site with a Dining Out section
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
5%
EATER
Foodie site with a Dining Out section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
5%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
CORE
Central section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
CORE
Central section
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
PETITES
Department store section
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
PETITES
Department store section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
5%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
ONEACT
Like some short plays
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
ONEACT
Like some short plays
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
5%
LISA
Simpson kid who plays the sax
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
LISA
Simpson kid who plays the sax
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
UPPERDECK
High stadium section
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
UPPERDECK
High stadium section
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
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
5%
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
5%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
OBAMAS
44th first family
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
OBAMAS
44th first family
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 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%
LOBES
Lung sections
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
LOBES
Lung sections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
ERAS
History book sections
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
ERAS
History book sections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
BIOS
"About the Author" sections
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
BIOS
"About the Author" sections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
TORSOS
Midsections of bodies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TORSOS
Midsections of bodies
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SIDINGS
Low-speed railroad track sections
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIDINGS
Low-speed railroad track sections
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
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%
ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
Universal 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%
OBS
C-section docs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
OBS
C-section docs
LA Times Daily 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%
STOPSIGN
Octagon at an intersection
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
STOPSIGN
Octagon at an intersection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
NODE
Intersection point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
NODE
Intersection point
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
TORSO
Body midsection
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
TORSO
Body midsection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 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%
PANES
Window sections
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
PANES
Window sections
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Play's first section" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ACTI (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Play's first section"?
The best answer for "Play's first section" is ACTI with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Play's first section" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 30, 2022.