We found 171 possible answers for the crossword clue "Start of a show", which was last featured in LA Times Daily Crossword on October 19, 2025. The most probable answer is ACTI (4 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.
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171 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ACTI
Start of a show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
99%
ACTI
Start of a show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
EXPO
Trade show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
8%
EXPO
Trade show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
8%
REVUE
Variety show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
REVUE
Variety show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
8%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
8%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
USO
GI show gp.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
8%
USO
GI show gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
8%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
8%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
8%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
8%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
8%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
8%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
8%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
8%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
8%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
8%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
8%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
8%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
8%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
8%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
8%
WIG
Drag show accessory
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
8%
WIG
Drag show accessory
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
8%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
MERCHBOOTH
Place for fans to show support
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
8%
MERCHBOOTH
Place for fans to show support
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
8%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
BELOWDECK
Long-running reality show filmed on a yacht
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
BELOWDECK
Long-running reality show filmed on a yacht
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
WAND
Magic show prop
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
WAND
Magic show prop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
ACTS
Performs in a show
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
ACTS
Performs in a show
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
8%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
8%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
ENEWS
Celebrity gossip show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
8%
ENEWS
Celebrity gossip show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
8%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
8%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
8%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
MIME
Performer who's all show and no tell
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
MIME
Performer who's all show and no tell
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
CLAP
Show appreciation at a show
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
CLAP
Show appreciation at a show
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
TAKEIN
See, as a show
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
TAKEIN
See, as a show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
TYSM
Texter's show of gratitude
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
TYSM
Texter's show of gratitude
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
GMA
Early show since 1975, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
GMA
Early show since 1975, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
AMRADIO
Medium for a sports talk show
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
AMRADIO
Medium for a sports talk show
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
TRIPS
Exotic game show prizes, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
8%
TRIPS
Exotic game show prizes, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
8%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
FAN
Editor of a TV show wiki, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
FAN
Editor of a TV show wiki, say
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
8%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
8%
SRO
Sold-out show sign
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
SRO
Sold-out show sign
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
EDIT
Create a narrative out of reality show footage, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
EDIT
Create a narrative out of reality show footage, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
SOAPOPERA
Daytime show
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
SOAPOPERA
Daytime show
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
RODEO
Cowgirl's show
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
RODEO
Cowgirl's show
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
AKC
Dog show org. hidden in "peak condition"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
AKC
Dog show org. hidden in "peak condition"
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
ITSTIME
"Let's get this show on the road!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
ITSTIME
"Let's get this show on the road!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
SHORE
"Jersey __": MTV reality show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
SHORE
"Jersey __": MTV reality show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
OED
Ref. that added "horror show" in 2024
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
OED
Ref. that added "horror show" in 2024
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
CSI
Longtime CBS show
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
CSI
Longtime CBS show
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
CMERE
"I wanna show you something"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
CMERE
"I wanna show you something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
NON
Starter start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
NON
Starter start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
LOOP
360-degree maneuver in an air show
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
LOOP
360-degree maneuver in an air show
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
AMSTEREO
Enhanced format for a radio talk show
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
AMSTEREO
Enhanced format for a radio talk show
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
8%
HOT
"Too ___ to Handle" (reality show)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
HOT
"Too ___ to Handle" (reality show)
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
CASHCAB
Game show whose contestants are really driven?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
CASHCAB
Game show whose contestants are really driven?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
SKETCHCOMEDY
The caricaturist went to a stand-up show to ...
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
8%
SKETCHCOMEDY
The caricaturist went to a stand-up show to ...
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 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%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 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%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
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%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 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%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 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%
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%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 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%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 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%
FILM
Cannes festival showing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
FILM
Cannes festival showing
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
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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
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STEAM
Hot shower's vapor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
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STEAM
Hot shower's vapor
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
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TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
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FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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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
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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
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ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
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ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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APR
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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APR
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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BRIDAL
__ shower
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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BRIDAL
__ shower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
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OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
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STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
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VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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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
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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
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ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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DOOR
Something shown to a houseguest from heck
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
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DOOR
Something shown to a houseguest from heck
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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CSPAN
House shower?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
CSPAN
House shower?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
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OFFS
Face-___ (showdowns)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
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OFFS
Face-___ (showdowns)
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
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PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
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NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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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
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AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
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AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
LOLA
"Copacabana" showgirl
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
LOLA
"Copacabana" showgirl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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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
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INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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IDS
Things shown at the airport or bar
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
IDS
Things shown at the airport or bar
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
SLEET
Freezing shower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
SLEET
Freezing shower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
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INDIANPAINTBRUSH
Wildflower with showy red bracts
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
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INDIANPAINTBRUSH
Wildflower with showy red bracts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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DEMOS
Cars on showroom floors
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
DEMOS
Cars on showroom floors
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 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
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XENON
Only element starting with "X"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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TOURGUIDE
One who shows you around
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
TOURGUIDE
One who shows you around
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
ISMELL
"Please tell me the shower's available"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
ISMELL
"Please tell me the shower's available"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
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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
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CROPTOP
Shirt that shows off one's abs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
1%
CROPTOP
Shirt that shows off one's abs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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BOOKSHELFWEALTH
Design trend that showcases literary treasures
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
BOOKSHELFWEALTH
Design trend that showcases literary treasures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
SHOTPAR
Had a decent showing on the links
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
SHOTPAR
Had a decent showing on the links
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
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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
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ATEAMS
Squads of starters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
RERUN
Episode shown after the series finale
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
RERUN
Episode shown after the series finale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 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
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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
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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
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TRACEELEMENTS
The art student who was bored in chemistry class started to ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
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TRACEELEMENTS
The art student who was bored in chemistry class started to ...
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on October 19, 2025
Layer outside the germ
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Like a perennial
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LAPD alerts
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No. 1 pals
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Sacred flower in Buddhism
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In the know
Crossword Clue
Helpful hint
Crossword Clue
Ontario lake
Crossword Clue
*Ensemble for finals week?
Crossword Clue
Purple boba tea flavor
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start of a show" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 171 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ACTI (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start of a show"?
The best answer for "Start of a show" is ACTI with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start of a show" 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 October 19, 2025.