Crossword Answer For
Start of a classic boast
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 1, 2026 Answers
The answer to "Start of a classic boast" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on February 1, 2026 is likely ICAME. This 5-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 181 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
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Date
99%
ICAME
Start of a classic boast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
99%
ICAME
Start of a classic boast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
10%
VENI
Start of Caesar's boast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
10%
VENI
Start of Caesar's boast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
10%
ABLE
Start of a classic palindrome implausibly attributed to Napoleon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
10%
ABLE
Start of a classic palindrome implausibly attributed to Napoleon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
5%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
HUBRIS
Fatal flaw in classic myths
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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HUBRIS
Fatal flaw in classic myths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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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
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GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
GARBO
Greta of classic Hollywood
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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GARBO
Greta of classic Hollywood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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OER
Above, in classic odes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
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OER
Above, in classic odes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
5%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
5%
TWINPEAKS
Cult classic of 1990s TV
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
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TWINPEAKS
Cult classic of 1990s TV
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 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
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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%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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%
ERE
Before, in classic ballads
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
ERE
Before, in classic ballads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
TYRONE
Power of classic films
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
TYRONE
Power of classic films
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 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%
MARYLOU
"Hello __": classic barbershop song
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
MARYLOU
"Hello __": classic barbershop song
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
SCARFACE
Brian De Palma crime classic starring Al Pacino
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
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SCARFACE
Brian De Palma crime classic starring Al Pacino
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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ETON
__ mess: classic English dessert
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
ETON
__ mess: classic English dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
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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%
MASON
Perry of classic TV
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
MASON
Perry of classic TV
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
LAYLA
Derek and the Dominos classic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
LAYLA
Derek and the Dominos classic
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
BACKTOTHEFUTURE
Sci-fi classic that was the highest-grossing film of 1985
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
BACKTOTHEFUTURE
Sci-fi classic that was the highest-grossing film of 1985
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
PACMAN
Arcade classic with ghosts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
PACMAN
Arcade classic with ghosts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
DAHL
Arlene of classic cinema
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
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DAHL
Arlene of classic cinema
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
RAMA
"Rendezvous With ___" (classic sci-fi novel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
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RAMA
"Rendezvous With ___" (classic sci-fi novel)
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
TBIRD
Nickname for a classic Ford
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
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TBIRD
Nickname for a classic Ford
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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RED
Roses' color, in a classic poem
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
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RED
Roses' color, in a classic poem
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 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
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FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
SAL
"Blueberries for ___" (kid-lit classic)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
SAL
"Blueberries for ___" (kid-lit classic)
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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OPIE
Redhead of classic TV
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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OPIE
Redhead of classic TV
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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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%
LON
Chaney of classic horror
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
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LON
Chaney of classic horror
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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CASE
Word in classic mystery novel titles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
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CASE
Word in classic mystery novel titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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STONEHENGE
Subject of a classic British mystery
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
STONEHENGE
Subject of a classic British mystery
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SASSY
"Listen to __": podcast that covers a classic teen magazine
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
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SASSY
"Listen to __": podcast that covers a classic teen magazine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
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BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
AIRBENDER
Manipulator of one of the four elements, in a classic animated series
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
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AIRBENDER
Manipulator of one of the four elements, in a classic animated series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
BEBOP
"__-a-Lula": classic Gene Vincent hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
BEBOP
"__-a-Lula": classic Gene Vincent hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
VAIN
Like the subject of a Carly Simon classic
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
VAIN
Like the subject of a Carly Simon classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
IMONAROLL
Sesame seed's boast?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
IMONAROLL
Sesame seed's boast?
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
IBMS
Some classic PCs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
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IBMS
Some classic PCs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
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AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
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MODEST
Unlikely to boast
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
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MODEST
Unlikely to boast
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
OSOLE
"__ mio": classic Italian love song
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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OSOLE
"__ mio": classic Italian love song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
MRS
___ White (classic Clue character)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
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MRS
___ White (classic Clue character)
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
PANAMA
"A man, a plan, a canal: ___" (classic palindrome)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
PANAMA
"A man, a plan, a canal: ___" (classic palindrome)
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
SKYE
"The __ Boat Song": classic Scottish ballad that opens "Outlander"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
SKYE
"The __ Boat Song": classic Scottish ballad that opens "Outlander"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
KODAKS
Some classic cameras
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
KODAKS
Some classic cameras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 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%
DINO
Purple pet in classic cartoons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
DINO
Purple pet in classic cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 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%
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%
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%
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
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WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
LOVELY
"Isn't She ___?" (Wonder classic)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
5%
LOVELY
"Isn't She ___?" (Wonder classic)
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
5%
INSTANTRAMEN
Quick and classic meal for a college student
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
5%
INSTANTRAMEN
Quick and classic meal for a college student
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
5%
VIDI
Center of a historic boast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
5%
VIDI
Center of a historic boast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
5%
SERA
Word repeated after "Que" in a classic song
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
5%
SERA
Word repeated after "Que" in a classic song
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 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%
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
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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%
TRON
Sci-fi classic with a 2010 sequel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
5%
TRON
Sci-fi classic with a 2010 sequel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
SPY
"Harriet the __": kid-lit classic
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
5%
SPY
"Harriet the __": kid-lit classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 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%
REOS
Some classic cars
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
5%
REOS
Some classic cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
5%
SHAFT
1971 cult classic
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
5%
SHAFT
1971 cult classic
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%
TTOP
Roof option for a classic Corvette
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
5%
TTOP
Roof option for a classic Corvette
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
5%
NEON
Like much classic Las Vegas signage
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
5%
NEON
Like much classic Las Vegas signage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 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%
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
5%
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
5%
INATUB
"Rub-a-dub-dub" location, in a classic rhyme
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
INATUB
"Rub-a-dub-dub" location, in a classic rhyme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
5%
GALS
"Archie's Pals 'n' __": classic comic book series
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
GALS
"Archie's Pals 'n' __": classic comic book series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
SOCANI
Confident retort to a boast
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
5%
SOCANI
Confident retort to a boast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
5%
PAC
Ms. __-Man: arcade classic
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
5%
PAC
Ms. __-Man: arcade classic
LA Times Daily 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%
LAUGHTRACKS
Canned responses featured on many classic sitcoms
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
5%
LAUGHTRACKS
Canned responses featured on many classic sitcoms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 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%
BRITE
"Rainbow __": classic cartoon that inspired collectible dolls
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
5%
BRITE
"Rainbow __": classic cartoon that inspired collectible dolls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
5%
LEEK
Potato's partner, in a classic soup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
5%
LEEK
Potato's partner, in a classic soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
5%
PRE
Early start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
5%
PRE
Early start?
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
5%
LETSBEGIN
"We should start!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
5%
LETSBEGIN
"We should start!"
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
5%
ELF
2003 holiday classic starring Will Ferrell
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
5%
ELF
2003 holiday classic starring Will Ferrell
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
5%
SLATE
Clean ___ (fresh start)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2025
5%
SLATE
Clean ___ (fresh start)
Universal Crossword · May 14, 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%
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
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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%
NEO
Prefix with classical
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
NEO
Prefix with classical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
FANTASIA
1940 Disney movie with classical music
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
FANTASIA
1940 Disney movie with classical music
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
ERIE
Canal that starts near Albany, New York
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
1%
ERIE
Canal that starts near Albany, New York
Universal 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%
ECO
System starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ECO
System starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 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%
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%
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%
FWD
Email subj. line starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
FWD
Email subj. line starter
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 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%
ANTES
Poker hand starters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
1%
ANTES
Poker hand starters
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
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Noise that repeats nine minutes after snoozing
Crossword Clue
Home of the NWSL's Royals
Crossword Clue
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Good spot to check for loose change
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Red __: playground game
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Bond villain with an underwater lair
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Islamic dietary standard
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Video game franchise set on ring-shaped worlds
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Jaunty coast-to-coast race?
Crossword Clue
Shiraz's land
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start of a classic boast" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ICAME (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start of a classic boast"?
The best answer for "Start of a classic boast" is ICAME with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start of a classic boast" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on February 1, 2026.