The crossword clue "Slow starter?" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from September 23, 2020. We've gathered 116 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is ESS (3 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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116 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ESS
Slow starter?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2020
99%
ESS
Slow starter?
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2020
8%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
8%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
8%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
8%
TAI
With 1-Down, martial art involving slow movements
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
8%
TAI
With 1-Down, martial art involving slow movements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
8%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
STEW
Classic slow cooker meal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
8%
STEW
Classic slow cooker meal
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
8%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
HTTP
URL starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
HTTP
URL starter
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
REO
Speedwagon starter?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
8%
REO
Speedwagon starter?
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
8%
ENERO
Calendario starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
8%
ENERO
Calendario starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
8%
DAYO
Belafonte song starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
8%
DAYO
Belafonte song starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
8%
WILDYEAST
*Sourdough starter
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
WILDYEAST
*Sourdough starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
ECO
System starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
ECO
System starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
8%
FWD
Email subj. line starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
8%
FWD
Email subj. line starter
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
8%
SEED
Crop starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
8%
SEED
Crop starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
8%
ASIAN
Like slow lorises and snow leopards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
8%
ASIAN
Like slow lorises and snow leopards
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
8%
ONE
Count starter
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
ONE
Count starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
TWAS
“Jabberwocky” starter
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
8%
TWAS
“Jabberwocky” starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
8%
ALLS
Shakespeare title starter
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
8%
ALLS
Shakespeare title starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
8%
IPRAY
Supplication starter
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
IPRAY
Supplication starter
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
ANTIPASTO
Trattoria starter
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
8%
ANTIPASTO
Trattoria starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
8%
ISITART
Conceptualism debate starter
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
8%
ISITART
Conceptualism debate starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
8%
ICEBREAKER
Conversation starter, maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
ICEBREAKER
Conversation starter, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
LIL
Common rap name starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
LIL
Common rap name starter
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
SNAILSPACE
Super slow speed
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2025
8%
SNAILSPACE
Super slow speed
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2025
8%
UNI
Cycle starter
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
8%
UNI
Cycle starter
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
8%
ANTE
Poker pot starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
8%
ANTE
Poker pot starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
8%
ALKA
Seltzer starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
8%
ALKA
Seltzer starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
8%
SALAD
Leafy starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
8%
SALAD
Leafy starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
8%
OPENER
Series starter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
OPENER
Series starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
DEE
Discussion starter?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
8%
DEE
Discussion starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
8%
SAFETYMATCH
Fire starter from a book
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
SAFETYMATCH
Fire starter from a book
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
ABCD
Alphabet starter
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
8%
ABCD
Alphabet starter
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
8%
OGOD
Psalm starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
8%
OGOD
Psalm starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
8%
CTRL
Keyboard shortcut starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
8%
CTRL
Keyboard shortcut starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
8%
UTERI
Nine-month starter homes?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2024
8%
UTERI
Nine-month starter homes?
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2024
8%
STEADYNOW
*"Take it slow"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
STEADYNOW
*"Take it slow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
ONEBONEGONE
*Result of a slow day at the pet store?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
ONEBONEGONE
*Result of a slow day at the pet store?
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
HERES
Toast starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
HERES
Toast starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
8%
TOA
Ode title starter
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 5, 2024
8%
TOA
Ode title starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 5, 2024
8%
YOUR
Self starter?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
8%
YOUR
Self starter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
8%
DATELINE
News story starter
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 5, 2024
8%
DATELINE
News story starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 5, 2024
8%
TRI
Cycle starter?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
8%
TRI
Cycle starter?
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
8%
SEETHE
Do a slow burn
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
8%
SEETHE
Do a slow burn
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
8%
SOUPS
Some starter courses
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2024
8%
SOUPS
Some starter courses
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2024
8%
MATCHPOINTS
3+1+1+3+4, for a word meaning "fire starter"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2024
8%
MATCHPOINTS
3+1+1+3+4, for a word meaning "fire starter"
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
8%
MAYI
Polite request starter
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2024
8%
MAYI
Polite request starter
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
8%
REPLAYS
They're often seen in slow motion
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2024
8%
REPLAYS
They're often seen in slow motion
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2024
8%
MATCH
Fire starter
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 27, 2024
8%
MATCH
Fire starter
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 27, 2024
8%
WHATSNEW
Conversation starter
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 4, 2024
8%
WHATSNEW
Conversation starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 4, 2024
8%
NATL
NFL starter?: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2023
8%
NATL
NFL starter?: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2023
8%
HTTPS
Encrypted URL starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2023
8%
HTTPS
Encrypted URL starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2023
8%
SOD
Lawn starter
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 25, 2023
8%
SOD
Lawn starter
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
8%
CRANK
Model T starter
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 6, 2023
8%
CRANK
Model T starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 6, 2023
8%
NON
Starter starter?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
8%
NON
Starter starter?
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
1%
INCH
Progress slowly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
INCH
Progress slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOZE
Flow slowly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
OOZE
Flow slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ADAGIO
"Play slowly," in music
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ADAGIO
"Play slowly," in music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SEEP
Spread slowly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SEEP
Spread slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
INCHUP
Increase slowly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
INCHUP
Increase slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
AMBLE
Walk slowly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
AMBLE
Walk slowly
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
GLEAN
Gather slowly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
GLEAN
Gather slowly
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
SEEPS
Drips through slowly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
SEEPS
Drips through slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
BRAISE
Cook slowly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
1%
BRAISE
Cook slowly
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
1%
SNAIL
Mollusk that's a symbol of slowness
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
SNAIL
Mollusk that's a symbol of slowness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
TEN
Number of fielders in slow-pitch softball
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
1%
TEN
Number of fielders in slow-pitch softball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
1%
EBBS
Recedes slowly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
1%
EBBS
Recedes slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
1%
EASEIN
Enter slowly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
1%
EASEIN
Enter slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
1%
FIRERETARDANT
*Like material that slows flames
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
1%
FIRERETARDANT
*Like material that slows flames
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
1%
STU
Name that sounds like a slow-cooked dish
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
1%
STU
Name that sounds like a slow-cooked dish
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
ANTES
Poker hand starters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
1%
ANTES
Poker hand starters
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
1%
SMOLDER
Burn slowly
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2025
1%
SMOLDER
Burn slowly
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2025
1%
TROT
Gait slower than a canter
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
1%
TROT
Gait slower than a canter
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
OOZED
Leaked slowly
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
1%
OOZED
Leaked slowly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
1%
WAITUP
Call from a slowpoke
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
WAITUP
Call from a slowpoke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
1%
EASE
Move slowly
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
1%
EASE
Move slowly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
1%
SERVES
Pickleball point starters
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
1%
SERVES
Pickleball point starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
1%
EMS
Maine Marathon starters?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
1%
EMS
Maine Marathon starters?
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
1%
NURSE
Drink slowly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2025
1%
NURSE
Drink slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
1%
SIP
Drink slowly
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
SIP
Drink slowly
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
SEEDS
Garden starters
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
1%
SEEDS
Garden starters
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
1%
FIRST
For starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
1%
FIRST
For starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
1%
CREEP
Advance slowly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2024
1%
CREEP
Advance slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
1%
BTEAM
Nonstarters?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
1%
BTEAM
Nonstarters?
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
1%
RUEBARRYMORE
Wish you had never met the star of “Firestarter”?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
1%
RUEBARRYMORE
Wish you had never met the star of “Firestarter”?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
1%
ADVERB
“Quickly” or “slowly,” e.g.
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
1%
ADVERB
“Quickly” or “slowly,” e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
1%
CRAWLS
Moves slowly
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 18, 2024
1%
CRAWLS
Moves slowly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 18, 2024
1%
TESLAS
Cars that charge slowly in the cold
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2024
1%
TESLAS
Cars that charge slowly in the cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2024
1%
INDENTS
Paragraph starters
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
1%
INDENTS
Paragraph starters
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
CRAWLED
Proceeded slowly
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 3, 2024
1%
CRAWLED
Proceeded slowly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 3, 2024
1%
INCHALONG
Advance slowly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2024
1%
INCHALONG
Advance slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2024
1%
FEET
Kick starters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2024
1%
FEET
Kick starters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
1%
EASESIN
Enters slowly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2024
1%
EASESIN
Enters slowly
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2024
1%
NURSES
Sips slowly
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 26, 2024
1%
NURSES
Sips slowly
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 26, 2024
1%
NEEDS
Focus of Maslow's hierarchy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
1%
NEEDS
Focus of Maslow's hierarchy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
1%
DALLY
Move slowly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
1%
DALLY
Move slowly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
1%
ATACRAWL
Going slowly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
ATACRAWL
Going slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
DOREMI
Musical scale starters
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
1%
DOREMI
Musical scale starters
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
1%
EASED
Moved slowly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 8, 2024
1%
EASED
Moved slowly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2024
1%
BACKS
Supports on Kickstarter, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2023
1%
BACKS
Supports on Kickstarter, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2023
1%
MONDAYS
Work week starters, for many
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 27, 2023
1%
MONDAYS
Work week starters, for many
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 27, 2023
1%
SMOLDERS
Burns slowly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2023
1%
SMOLDERS
Burns slowly
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
1%
SPOILAGE
Refrigeration slows it down
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 24, 2023
1%
SPOILAGE
Refrigeration slows it down
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
1%
ATEAM
Squad of starters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2023
1%
ATEAM
Squad of starters
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2023
1%
SPEEDDEMON
No slowpoke
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2023
1%
SPEEDDEMON
No slowpoke
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2023
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 23, 2020
Actress ___ Naomi King
Crossword Clue
Gunk on a log
Crossword Clue
"Just can't help myself!"
Crossword Clue
Container that's a conjunction backward
Crossword Clue
"That was close!"
Crossword Clue
Place to reflect?
Crossword Clue
Start
Crossword Clue
Polite request
Crossword Clue
___ pole (Tlingit carving)
Crossword Clue
Lauder of cosmetics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Slow starter?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 116 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ESS (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Slow starter?"?
The best answer for "Slow starter?" is ESS with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Slow starter?" 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 September 23, 2020.