Stumped by the crossword clue "Start a card game"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on September 30, 2025. We've scoured our database and found 168 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is DEAL (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Start a card game:
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168 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DEAL
Start a card game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
99%
DEAL
Start a card game
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
10%
TIC
Start of a pencil game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
10%
TIC
Start of a pencil game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
10%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
10%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
10%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
10%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
5%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
5%
UNO
Mattel game with colorful cards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
5%
UNO
Mattel game with colorful cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
5%
SNES
Classic game console, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
5%
SNES
Classic game console, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
5%
SEMI
Sweet start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
5%
SEMI
Sweet start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
5%
MAKEAWITCH
Suggestion at the start of a Halloween decoration workshop?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
5%
MAKEAWITCH
Suggestion at the start of a Halloween decoration workshop?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
5%
ACE
Low card in cribbage
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
5%
ACE
Low card in cribbage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
5%
PEA
Shell game pellet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
5%
PEA
Shell game pellet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
5%
HOLO
Graphic start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
5%
HOLO
Graphic start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
5%
RISK
Board game played on a map
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
5%
RISK
Board game played on a map
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
5%
CLUE
Whodunit game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
5%
CLUE
Whodunit game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
5%
TAG
Playground game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
5%
TAG
Playground game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
5%
AWE
Inspiring start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
5%
AWE
Inspiring start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
5%
ROVIO
Finnish game developer that created Angry Birds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
5%
ROVIO
Finnish game developer that created Angry Birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
5%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
APR
Credit card fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
APR
Credit card fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 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%
PSYOP
Mil. mind game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
PSYOP
Mil. mind game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
LUIGI
Video game brother
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
LUIGI
Video game brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
KENO
Casino game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
KENO
Casino game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
CATAN
Board game with settlers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
CATAN
Board game with settlers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
CRAPS
Dice game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
CRAPS
Dice game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
DEED
Monopoly card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
DEED
Monopoly card
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
ISSUER
Credit card provider
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
ISSUER
Credit card provider
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
5%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
5%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
5%
LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
HEN
Cornish game __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
HEN
Cornish game __
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
BOCCE
Italian bowling game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
BOCCE
Italian bowling game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
TEL
Business card no.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
TEL
Business card no.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
CHARADES
Guessing game
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
5%
CHARADES
Guessing game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
5%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
SEGA
Video game giant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
SEGA
Video game giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ATMFEE
Charge for using a card
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ATMFEE
Charge for using a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 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%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BOSS
Major video game foe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
BOSS
Major video game foe
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo game with flat characters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo game with flat characters
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
HOTPOTATO
Kids' vegetable-passing game
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
HOTPOTATO
Kids' vegetable-passing game
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
AGES
Suggested range on a game box
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
AGES
Suggested range on a game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
INATIE
How a soccer game may end
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
INATIE
How a soccer game may end
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
DARTS
Board game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
DARTS
Board game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
SLEEVE
Collectible card protector
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
SLEEVE
Collectible card protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
TARPONS
Big draws for Florida game fishermen
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
TARPONS
Big draws for Florida game fishermen
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
PONG
Classic video game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
PONG
Classic video game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
TOSS
Ring ___ (carnival game)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
TOSS
Ring ___ (carnival game)
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
SSNS
IDs on blue cards
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
SSNS
IDs on blue cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
APPSTORE
Place to buy games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
APPSTORE
Place to buy games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
SONIC
Lightning-fast hedgehog of video games
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
1%
SONIC
Lightning-fast hedgehog of video games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
1%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
TAILGATING
Pregame activity in a parking lot
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
1%
TAILGATING
Pregame activity in a parking lot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
1%
OCANADA
Anthem played at Blue Jays home games
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
1%
OCANADA
Anthem played at Blue Jays home games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
POD
Pea sheller's discard
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
POD
Pea sheller's discard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
EXTRALIVES
Boosts in some games
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
EXTRALIVES
Boosts in some games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
LET
Ruling to restart court proceedings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
LET
Ruling to restart court proceedings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
HELIO
Trope starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
HELIO
Trope starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
EAST
Only cardinal direction not in a state name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
EAST
Only cardinal direction not in a state name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
ARCADES
Places that are all fun and games
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
ARCADES
Places that are all fun and games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
HTTP
URL starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
HTTP
URL starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ACES
Important cards in solitaire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
ACES
Important cards in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
JEANLUC
Patrick's "Star Trek: Picard" role
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
JEANLUC
Patrick's "Star Trek: Picard" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
TOPPS
Big name in trading cards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
TOPPS
Big name in trading cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
TOYSTORE
Place that's all fun and games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TOYSTORE
Place that's all fun and games
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
PIT
Cherry discard
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
PIT
Cherry discard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
CABER
Giant pole tossed in Highland games
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
CABER
Giant pole tossed in Highland games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
OPTICALMICE
Accessories favored by serious gamers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
OPTICALMICE
Accessories favored by serious gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
DEEDS
Monopoly cards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
DEEDS
Monopoly cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
POOLROOM
Spot for table games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
POOLROOM
Spot for table games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
VISA
Mastercard alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
VISA
Mastercard alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
KEEP
Opposite of discard
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
KEEP
Opposite of discard
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
EIGHTBIT
Like old Nintendo games
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
EIGHTBIT
Like old Nintendo games
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
INOT
How tied NBA games are decided
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
INOT
How tied NBA games are decided
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 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%
ESPNU
Channel for ACC and SEC games
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
ESPNU
Channel for ACC and SEC games
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
ONTV
Like games at sports bars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
ONTV
Like games at sports bars
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
REC
___ room (place to play games)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
REC
___ room (place to play games)
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
EWASTE
Discarded PCs, printers, etc.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
EWASTE
Discarded PCs, printers, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
AWAY
Like half of an MLB team's games
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
AWAY
Like half of an MLB team's games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
TAEBO
1990s cardio workout system
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
TAEBO
1990s cardio workout system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start a card game" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 168 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEAL (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start a card game"?
The best answer for "Start a card game" is DEAL with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start a card game" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 30, 2025.