Our crossword solver found 177 potential answers for the clue "Start of school?", which appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 26, 2021. The answer most likely to be correct is ESS, a 3-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.
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177 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ESS
Start of school?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2021
99%
ESS
Start of school?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2021
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%
YALE
Ivy League school in New Haven
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
8%
YALE
Ivy League school in New Haven
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
8%
ROCKETSCIENCE
Hard stuff in school
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
8%
ROCKETSCIENCE
Hard stuff in school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
8%
THESIS
Grad school hurdle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
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THESIS
Grad school hurdle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 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%
ANAT
Med school subj.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
8%
ANAT
Med school subj.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
8%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 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%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
8%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
8%
ELMER
Big name in the school supply aisle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
ELMER
Big name in the school supply aisle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
RICE
Texas school with an owl mascot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
8%
RICE
Texas school with an owl mascot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
8%
DOG
Obedience school attendee
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
8%
DOG
Obedience school attendee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 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%
ESL
Night school subj.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
ESL
Night school subj.
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%
ETON
Collar named for an elite school
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
ETON
Collar named for an elite school
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
TCU
Ft. Worth school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
TCU
Ft. Worth school
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
ENGR
Many a tech school grad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
8%
ENGR
Many a tech school grad
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 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%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
GAINTIDECHEER
Improve Alabama school spirit in the laundry aisle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
GAINTIDECHEER
Improve Alabama school spirit in the laundry aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 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%
MED
__ school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
MED
__ school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
DITCH
Skip, as school
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
DITCH
Skip, as school
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 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%
TWEENSPEEDS
Data from a middle school track meet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
TWEENSPEEDS
Data from a middle school track meet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
BFA
Film school deg.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
BFA
Film school deg.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
KITCHENSTAPLES
Metal fasteners at a culinary school?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
KITCHENSTAPLES
Metal fasteners at a culinary school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
8%
EMORY
Atlanta school
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
EMORY
Atlanta school
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
RPI
Upstate NY school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
RPI
Upstate NY school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 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%
GPAS
High school stats
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
GPAS
High school stats
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
PBJ
Many a school sammie
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
8%
PBJ
Many a school sammie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
8%
NECKTIE
Part of some school uniforms
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
NECKTIE
Part of some school uniforms
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%
DIORAMA
Elementary school shoebox project
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
DIORAMA
Elementary school shoebox project
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 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%
LEARNERSPERM
Beauty school treatment?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
8%
LEARNERSPERM
Beauty school treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 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%
EASTCOAST
Home to every Ivy League school
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
EASTCOAST
Home to every Ivy League school
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 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%
YOUWILLBEMYSTICS
Message to a graduating class at an occult school?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
YOUWILLBEMYSTICS
Message to a graduating class at an occult school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
SDSU
SoCal school for the Aztecs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
SDSU
SoCal school for the Aztecs
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
DOTEDU
End of a school email address
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
DOTEDU
End of a school email address
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
ERASER
Pink school supply
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
ERASER
Pink school supply
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
SNOW
Reason for a day off school
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
SNOW
Reason for a day off school
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
UMIAMI
Hurricanes' school, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
8%
UMIAMI
Hurricanes' school, informally
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 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%
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%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
8%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
8%
ABSENT
Not at school
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
8%
ABSENT
Not at school
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 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%
SIT
Basic command at obedience school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
SIT
Basic command at obedience school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 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%
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%
TOT
Nursery school student
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
TOT
Nursery school student
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 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%
NON
Starter start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
NON
Starter start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
PLAYEDHOOKY
Said, "Skipping school isn't a big deal," say?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
PLAYEDHOOKY
Said, "Skipping school isn't a big deal," say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
BUS
Word with school or party
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
BUS
Word with school or party
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
USC
L.A. school
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
USC
L.A. school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
8%
RULERS
Straight-edged school tools
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
RULERS
Straight-edged school tools
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
UOFA
Tucson school, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
UOFA
Tucson school, for short
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
TECH
Pt. of some school names
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
8%
TECH
Pt. of some school names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
8%
YALELAW
New Haven school for an aspiring justice
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
YALELAW
New Haven school for an aspiring justice
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 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%
NOTRE
__ Dame: South Bend school
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
NOTRE
__ Dame: South Bend school
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
UPHILL
Like their walks to school (in the snow, both ways), per some grandparents
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
8%
UPHILL
Like their walks to school (in the snow, both ways), per some grandparents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
8%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
HALLPASSION
Strong affection for school auditoriums?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
HALLPASSION
Strong affection for school auditoriums?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
PLACEMENTEXAM
Requirement for many a private school, and an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
PLACEMENTEXAM
Requirement for many a private school, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
SEOUL
Korean city where BTS got their start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
SEOUL
Korean city where BTS got their start
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
TUITION
Culinary school dough?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
TUITION
Culinary school dough?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
EXPEL
Kick out of school
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
EXPEL
Kick out of school
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
ONEL
Law school newbie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
ONEL
Law school newbie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
ATBAT
Rockie start?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
ATBAT
Rockie start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
SEMI
Sweet start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
8%
SEMI
Sweet start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
8%
PTAS
Grps. that meet after school
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
8%
PTAS
Grps. that meet after school
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
8%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
8%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
8%
AFRESH
From the start
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
AFRESH
From the start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
MCATS
Exams for med school applicants
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
8%
MCATS
Exams for med school applicants
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
8%
DOJO
Judo school
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
8%
DOJO
Judo school
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
8%
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
8%
ITLLNEVERFLY
"That has no chance of success," or a fact about the start of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
8%
TUTORED
Got ready for school?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
TUTORED
Got ready for school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
JOKE
One might start with a knock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
JOKE
One might start with a knock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 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%
GMAT
B-school entry req.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
GMAT
B-school entry req.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
HEP
Old-school cool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
HEP
Old-school cool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 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%
THEE
Old-school "you"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
THEE
Old-school "you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
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%
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%
RETRO
Old-school
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
RETRO
Old-school
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
ZITS
Comic strip about a high schooler
LA Times Daily 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%
TEEN
Typical high schooler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
TEEN
Typical high schooler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 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%
CEO
Possible title for a B-school grad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
CEO
Possible title for a B-school grad
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%
PLAY
Enjoy recess in a schoolyard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
PLAY
Enjoy recess in a schoolyard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 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%
DAYCARE
Place to drop off preschoolers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
DAYCARE
Place to drop off preschoolers
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 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%
IVIES
Octet of elite schools
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
IVIES
Octet of elite schools
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 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%
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%
ABCS
Preschool basics
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
ABCS
Preschool basics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 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%
WELK
Lawrence of old-school music
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
1%
WELK
Lawrence of old-school music
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 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%
ADOLESCENT
Many a high schooler
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
ADOLESCENT
Many a high schooler
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
ROADTESTS
Exams many high schoolers take to get their licenses
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
1%
ROADTESTS
Exams many high schoolers take to get their licenses
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 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%
DITTOS
Old-school paper copies
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
1%
DITTOS
Old-school paper copies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 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%
TEENSPEAK
High schoolers' jargon
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
1%
TEENSPEAK
High schoolers' jargon
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 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
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 26, 2021
Sidewalk art supply
Crossword Clue
See 15-Across
Crossword Clue
Pop singer Del Rey
Crossword Clue
Diameter halves
Crossword Clue
With 6-Across, phone number part in parentheses
Crossword Clue
Aircraft designer Sikorsky
Crossword Clue
Elizabeth ___ makeup
Crossword Clue
Word before "admiral" or "axle"
Crossword Clue
Sandpaper statistic
Crossword Clue
It should be placed carefully
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start of school?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 177 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ESS (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start of school?"?
The best answer for "Start of school?" is ESS with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start of school?" 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 January 26, 2021.