Wondering what the answer to "Start to cut?" is? This crossword clue appeared in LA Times Daily Crossword on September 23, 2022. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 181 possible answers. UPPER (5 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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181 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
UPPER
Start to cut?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2022
99%
UPPER
Start to cut?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2022
8%
SHANK
Osso buco cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
8%
SHANK
Osso buco cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
8%
SEMI
Sweet start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
8%
SEMI
Sweet start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
8%
CHOP
Lamb cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
8%
CHOP
Lamb cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
8%
MAKEAWITCH
Suggestion at the start of a Halloween decoration workshop?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
8%
MAKEAWITCH
Suggestion at the start of a Halloween decoration workshop?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
8%
HOLO
Graphic start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
8%
HOLO
Graphic start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
8%
AWE
Inspiring start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
8%
AWE
Inspiring start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
8%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
8%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
8%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
8%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
8%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 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%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 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%
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%
SLIT
Paper cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
SLIT
Paper cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 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%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
8%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 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%
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%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
ANDSCENE
Director's cut?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
SNIP
Quick cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
SNIP
Quick cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
LOSESOUT
Misses the cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
LOIN
Pork cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
LOIN
Pork cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 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%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 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%
PIXIE
Short cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
PIXIE
Short cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
TORO
Tuna tartare cut
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%
GASH
Nasty cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
GASH
Nasty cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
OXCHEEK
*Beef cut that may be braised
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 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%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
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%
KARATECHOP
Hand-y way to cut wood?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
KARATECHOP
Hand-y way to cut wood?
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
CABLE
Service that might be "cut"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
8%
CABLE
Service that might be "cut"
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 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%
RUMP
Rear beef cut
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
RUMP
Rear beef cut
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%
NOTCH
Wedge-shaped cut
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
NOTCH
Wedge-shaped cut
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
SLIM
Jeans cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
SLIM
Jeans cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
BOB
Short cut
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
8%
BOB
Short cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
8%
GHOST
Abruptly cut contact with
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
8%
GHOST
Abruptly cut contact with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
8%
NEWDO
Fresh cut
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
NEWDO
Fresh cut
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 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%
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%
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%
MUTTONCHOP
Barber's favorite cut of meat?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
MUTTONCHOP
Barber's favorite cut of meat?
Universal 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%
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%
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
1%
SALAMI
Charcuterie slice
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
SALAMI
Charcuterie slice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
SNIDE
Slyly cutting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
SNIDE
Slyly cutting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
LET
Ruling to restart court proceedings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
LET
Ruling to restart court proceedings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
HELIO
Trope starter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
HELIO
Trope starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
HTTP
URL starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
HTTP
URL starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
SCABS
Signs of healing on scrapes and cuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
SCABS
Signs of healing on scrapes and cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
ELI
Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
ELI
Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
NAIL
Place for cuticle oil
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
NAIL
Place for cuticle oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
ALTTAB
Window-switching shortcut
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
1%
ALTTAB
Window-switching shortcut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
ROMANTICCOMEDY
Meet-cute genre
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
ROMANTICCOMEDY
Meet-cute genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEEN
Acute
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
KEEN
Acute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
MOWER
Grass-cutting machine
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
MOWER
Grass-cutting machine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
FADES
Tapered haircuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
FADES
Tapered haircuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
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%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 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%
OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
OFFICE
*Executive space with great views
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 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%
WILL
Document with an executor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
WILL
Document with an executor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
MONTAGE
Sequence of film cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 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%
ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
ADA
Statute mandating curb cuts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
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%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
ADAM
Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
YALE
Connecticut Ivy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
YALE
Connecticut Ivy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 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%
EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
EENSIE
Tiny, cutesily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
RUMOR
Scuttlebutt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 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%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
HEADHUNTER
Specialist in executive orders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 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%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OBTUSE
Opposite of acute
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 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%
AWW
"Too cute!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
AWW
"Too cute!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
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%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
OPENORDERS
Unexecuted market directives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
MEAT
Charcuterie fare
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
MEAT
Charcuterie fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DELI
Cold cuts counter
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%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 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%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTINGSALARY
Part of an executive job offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
ENTER
Execution key
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
ENTER
Execution key
LA Times Daily 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%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
BOBS
Blunt cuts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
BOBS
Blunt cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 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%
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%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
MEET
___-cute (rom-com trope)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
MEET
___-cute (rom-com trope)
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 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%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
FLATTOP
Type of grill or haircut
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
FLATTOP
Type of grill or haircut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 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%
SAW
Wood-cutting tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
SAW
Wood-cutting tool
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%
MACROS
Software shortcuts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
MACROS
Software shortcuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
KATSU
Japanese cutlet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
1%
KATSU
Japanese cutlet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 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%
YANKEEDOODLE
Connecticut state song
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
YANKEEDOODLE
Connecticut state song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 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%
CTRL
Key that's key for many shortcuts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
CTRL
Key that's key for many shortcuts
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%
PRESET
Car radio shortcut
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
PRESET
Car radio shortcut
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
SPRIGS
Rosemary cuttings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
SPRIGS
Rosemary cuttings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 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%
SALAMIS
Charcuterie board selections
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
SALAMIS
Charcuterie board selections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
ANT
Leafcutter __: insect whose colony grows a fungus garden
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
ANT
Leafcutter __: insect whose colony grows a fungus garden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 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%
ADORBS
Totes cute
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
ADORBS
Totes cute
Universal 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%
HARRY
Styles with many cuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
1%
HARRY
Styles with many cuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
OATS
Grains that may be steel-cut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
OATS
Grains that may be steel-cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
NIUNAMENOS
Feminist movement started in Argentina
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
NIUNAMENOS
Feminist movement started in Argentina
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
YEAST
Sourdough starter component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
CHOPS
Pork cuts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
1%
CHOPS
Pork cuts
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 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%
AXHEAD
Sharp part of a woodcutter's tool
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
AXHEAD
Sharp part of a woodcutter's tool
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
OINKER
Pig, cutely
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
OINKER
Pig, cutely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
MBA
Executive's deg., often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
MBA
Executive's deg., often
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on September 23, 2022
"More or less"
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Communication syst. used in the film "CODA"
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Flawless
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__-mo
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Withering look
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*Blazer to wear to Cub Scout meetings?
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Language that gives us "pajamas" and "shampoo"
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Most arid
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__ collar
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*Music for couch potatoes?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start to cut?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is UPPER (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start to cut?"?
The best answer for "Start to cut?" is UPPER with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start to cut?" 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 September 23, 2022.