The answer you're looking for to the clue "Start having an effect" is most likely KICKIN. This 6-letter answer has a 99% confidence score in our database. The clue was last featured in the Universal Crossword crossword on July 20, 2021, and we've found 181 possible solutions from various published puzzles.
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181 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
KICKIN
Start having an effect
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2021
99%
KICKIN
Start having an effect
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2021
5%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SHIMMER
Sequins effect
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
SHIMMER
Sequins effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 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%
SCAR
Lasting effect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
SCAR
Lasting effect
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%
SNAGARIDE
Avoid having to hoof it
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
SNAGARIDE
Avoid having to hoof it
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 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%
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%
SETIN
Took effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
5%
SETIN
Took effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 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%
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%
AFLOAT
Not having that sinking feeling?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
5%
AFLOAT
Not having that sinking feeling?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 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%
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%
AURA
Lighting effect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
AURA
Lighting effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 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%
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%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
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%
SPAY
Prevent from having puppies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
SPAY
Prevent from having puppies
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 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%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
REVERB
Echoing guitar effect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
REVERB
Echoing guitar effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 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
5%
FADE
Music outro effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
FADE
Music outro effect
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
DOLLYZOOM
Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
DOLLYZOOM
Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
ENACT
Put into effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
ENACT
Put into effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
GOGETTERS
Folks described as having type A personalities, maybe
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
5%
GOGETTERS
Folks described as having type A personalities, maybe
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
5%
SENDMEAPOSTCARD
"I want proof you're having fun on your trip!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
SENDMEAPOSTCARD
"I want proof you're having fun on your trip!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
5%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
5%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
ECHO
Lingering sound effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
ECHO
Lingering sound effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
USES
Puts into effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
USES
Puts into effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
NON
Starter start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
5%
NON
Starter start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
5%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
SEOUL
Korean city where BTS got their start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
SEOUL
Korean city where BTS got their start
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
CAUSE
__ and effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
5%
CAUSE
__ and effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
5%
LEADERBOARD
List of top-scoring players, and what the start of 17-, 23-, 39-, or 51-Across could be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
5%
LEADERBOARD
List of top-scoring players, and what the start of 17-, 23-, 39-, or 51-Across could be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
MAKETHECUT
Survive an audition, and what one may do to the start of 18-, 23-, 36-, or 54-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
5%
MAKETHECUT
Survive an audition, and what one may do to the start of 18-, 23-, 36-, or 54-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
5%
ATBAT
Rockie start?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
5%
ATBAT
Rockie start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
5%
SEMI
Sweet start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
5%
SEMI
Sweet start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
5%
STOOD
Remained in effect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
STOOD
Remained in effect
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
FOG
Concert stage effect
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
5%
FOG
Concert stage effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
5%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
5%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
5%
LEAVEAMARK
Have a lasting effect
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
5%
LEAVEAMARK
Have a lasting effect
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
5%
AFRESH
From the start
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
5%
AFRESH
From the start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
5%
SLOMO
Replay effect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
5%
SLOMO
Replay effect
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
5%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
5%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
5%
JOKE
One might start with a knock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
5%
JOKE
One might start with a knock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
5%
TREMOLO
Vibrating effect, in music
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
5%
TREMOLO
Vibrating effect, in music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
5%
PRE
Early start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
5%
PRE
Early start?
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
5%
PICKYEATER
One who is just not having it
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
5%
PICKYEATER
One who is just not having it
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
5%
LETSBEGIN
"We should start!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
5%
LETSBEGIN
"We should start!"
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
5%
SLATE
Clean ___ (fresh start)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2025
5%
SLATE
Clean ___ (fresh start)
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2025
5%
THWACK
Comics sound effect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
5%
THWACK
Comics sound effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
5%
SEPIA
Retro photo effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
5%
SEPIA
Retro photo effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
5%
FAILURETOLAUNCH
Rocket mishap, or what can be found at the start of the answer to each starred clue
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
5%
FAILURETOLAUNCH
Rocket mishap, or what can be found at the start of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
5%
OVO
Ab -- (from the start)
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
5%
OVO
Ab -- (from the start)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
5%
SELMA
City at the start of a march to Montgomery
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
5%
SELMA
City at the start of a march to Montgomery
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
5%
SIDESALAD
Dish that may accompany a main course, and what can be found at the start of 17-, 25-, 38-, or 53-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2025
5%
SIDESALAD
Dish that may accompany a main course, and what can be found at the start of 17-, 25-, 38-, or 53-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
5%
HERESANIDEA
Pitcher's start
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
5%
HERESANIDEA
Pitcher's start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
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%
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%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
WEAK
Ineffective
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
WEAK
Ineffective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 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%
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%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 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%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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%
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%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 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%
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%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
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%
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%
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%
BULLPENACES
*Highly effective pain relievers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BULLPENACES
*Highly effective pain relievers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ZEST
Citrus shavings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
ZEST
Citrus shavings
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%
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%
MANNER
Way of behaving
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
MANNER
Way of behaving
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
EGOS
Impediments to effective teamwork
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
EGOS
Impediments to effective teamwork
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ERIE
Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
ERIE
Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
INFORCE
Legally effective
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
INFORCE
Legally effective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
NONET
Baseball team's starting lineup, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
NONET
Baseball team's starting lineup, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
SNOW
Lake-effect ___
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
SNOW
Lake-effect ___
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
HTTP
URL starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
HTTP
URL starter
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
NIUNAMENOS
Feminist movement started in Argentina
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
NIUNAMENOS
Feminist movement started in Argentina
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
TRACEELEMENTS
The art student who was bored in chemistry class started to ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
TRACEELEMENTS
The art student who was bored in chemistry class started to ...
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
REO
Speedwagon starter?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
REO
Speedwagon starter?
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
ENERO
Calendario starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
ENERO
Calendario starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
YAPAT
Try to startle, as a puppy might
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
YAPAT
Try to startle, as a puppy might
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
TRON
1982 Disney film with pioneering CGI effects
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
TRON
1982 Disney film with pioneering CGI effects
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
DAYO
Belafonte song starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
1%
DAYO
Belafonte song starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
1%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
WILDYEAST
*Sourdough starter
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
1%
WILDYEAST
*Sourdough starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
1%
BOPEEP
Ineffective shepherd of rhyme
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
1%
BOPEEP
Ineffective shepherd of rhyme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
1%
TURNTURNTURN
The Byrds No. 1 hit whose lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, and what can be found at the starts of 20-, 27-, and 48-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
1%
TURNTURNTURN
The Byrds No. 1 hit whose lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, and what can be found at the starts of 20-, 27-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
1%
ABACK
Taken __: startled
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ABACK
Taken __: startled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
ECO
System starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ECO
System starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
NEWHIRES
They're just getting started
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
1%
NEWHIRES
They're just getting started
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
1%
FALSE
Like some starts and returns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
1%
FALSE
Like some starts and returns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
1%
SPRINGTHAW
Sign of winter's end, as depicted at the starts of 17-, 24-, 35- and 50-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
SPRINGTHAW
Sign of winter's end, as depicted at the starts of 17-, 24-, 35- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
FWD
Email subj. line starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
FWD
Email subj. line starter
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
LOML
Romantic initialism spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
LOML
Romantic initialism spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
ANTES
Poker hand starters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
1%
ANTES
Poker hand starters
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
1%
UNDO
Negate the effects of
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
1%
UNDO
Negate the effects of
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
1%
ROLLUP
Act like a startled doodlebug
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
ROLLUP
Act like a startled doodlebug
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
FRIDAY
When the weekend starts
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2025
1%
FRIDAY
When the weekend starts
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
1%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
1%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2025
1%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2025
1%
WINDOWDRESSINGS
Storefront merchandise displays, or what the starts of 17-, 24-, 51-, and 63-Across are
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
1%
WINDOWDRESSINGS
Storefront merchandise displays, or what the starts of 17-, 24-, 51-, and 63-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
SBA
Govt. lender for a start-up
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 2, 2025
1%
SBA
Govt. lender for a start-up
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 2, 2025
1%
SIDENOTES
Tangential remarks ... or a hint to the starts and ends of the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
1%
SIDENOTES
Tangential remarks ... or a hint to the starts and ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
1%
INSTA
App with camera effects, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
INSTA
App with camera effects, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
DESILU
Production company started by Ball and Arnaz
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
DESILU
Production company started by Ball and Arnaz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
CTO
Exec at an AI startup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
1%
CTO
Exec at an AI startup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
1%
BARBASOL
Shaving cream brand
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
1%
BARBASOL
Shaving cream brand
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
1%
RAZORS
Shaving tools
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
1%
RAZORS
Shaving tools
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
1%
ONE
Count starter
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
1%
ONE
Count starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
1%
TWAS
“Jabberwocky” starter
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
1%
TWAS
“Jabberwocky” starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
1%
METOO
Movement that started in 2017
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
METOO
Movement that started in 2017
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
FRONTOFHOUSE
Restaurant or theater staffers who work with patrons, or where the starts of 20-, 28-, 36-, and 48-Across can be found?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
FRONTOFHOUSE
Restaurant or theater staffers who work with patrons, or where the starts of 20-, 28-, 36-, and 48-Across can be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
ALLS
Shakespeare title starter
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
1%
ALLS
Shakespeare title starter
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on July 20, 2021
Possessive for Batman
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Q, for one country name
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Cute aquatic mammal
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One of many that a parent passes on
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Gloom's partner
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Pirate's plunder
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Jessica of "Sin City"
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Jafar's parrot in "Aladdin"
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One of eight in a cup
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*What helps ensure a wizard is using the right incantation?
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start having an effect" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is KICKIN (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start having an effect"?
The best answer for "Start having an effect" is KICKIN with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start having an effect" 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 July 20, 2021.