The crossword puzzle clue "Start to take effect" has 185 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 7, 2019, the highest-ranked answer is KICKIN (6 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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185 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
KICKIN
Start to take effect
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2019
99%
KICKIN
Start to take effect
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2019
5%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SHIMMER
Sequins effect
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
SHIMMER
Sequins effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
SCAR
Lasting effect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
SCAR
Lasting effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
5%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
SETIN
Took effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
5%
SETIN
Took effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
5%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
SWAP
Give and take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
SWAP
Give and take
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
AURA
Lighting effect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
AURA
Lighting effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
OPED
Newspaper take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
OPED
Newspaper take
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
REVERB
Echoing guitar effect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
REVERB
Echoing guitar effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
POV
Personal take, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
POV
Personal take, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
FADE
Music outro effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
FADE
Music outro effect
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
DOLLYZOOM
Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
DOLLYZOOM
Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
ENACT
Put into effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
ENACT
Put into effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
5%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
5%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
5%
HOT
Word with tip or take
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
HOT
Word with tip or take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
5%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
5%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
5%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
ANEW
Fresh way to start
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
USES
Puts into effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
USES
Puts into effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
ECHO
Lingering sound effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
ECHO
Lingering sound effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
5%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
5%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
NON
Starter start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
5%
NON
Starter start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
5%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
5%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
5%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
WRONGFOOT
Metaphor for a bad start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
STORM
Reason to take shelter
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
5%
STORM
Reason to take shelter
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
5%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
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%
ERROR
Mistake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
ERROR
Mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
WEAK
Ineffective
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
WEAK
Ineffective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 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%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 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%
ANY
"__ takers?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ takers?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 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%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
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%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 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%
DIETS
Intake plans
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DIETS
Intake plans
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 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%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
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%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
Universal 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%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
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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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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WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
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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BULLPENACES
*Highly effective pain relievers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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BULLPENACES
*Highly effective pain relievers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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ERR
Make a mistake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
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ERR
Make a mistake
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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TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
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TESTEE
Exam taker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 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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SET
Fully taken care of
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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SET
Fully taken care of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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TSO
General on a takeout menu
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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TSO
General on a takeout menu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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REPO
Car that's taken back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
REPO
Car that's taken back
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 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
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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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EGOS
Impediments to effective teamwork
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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EGOS
Impediments to effective teamwork
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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PEG
Tent stake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
PEG
Tent stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
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ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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ERIE
Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
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ERIE
Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 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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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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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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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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THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
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THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 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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SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
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SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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SIC
(Not my mistake)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
SIC
(Not my mistake)
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 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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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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BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
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BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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INT
QB mistake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
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INT
QB mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
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NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
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DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
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DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
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RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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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
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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
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 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%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
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HAVE
Partake of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
HAVE
Partake of
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%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
INFORCE
Legally effective
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
INFORCE
Legally effective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
Universal 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%
NONE
"___ taken"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
NONE
"___ taken"
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
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SNOW
Lake-effect ___
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
SNOW
Lake-effect ___
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
Universal 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%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
ATEAMS
Squads of starters
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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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
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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
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
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 7, 2019
Closest pals, slangily
Crossword Clue
0.17 square miles, for Vatican City
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Looks over rapidly
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___ Mai ("Boo'd Up" singer)
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Credit union transaction
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Word before "basin" or "wave"
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A student's place?
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Low-budget prefix
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Ultimately become
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___-dye
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start to take effect" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is KICKIN (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start to take effect"?
The best answer for "Start to take effect" is KICKIN with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start to take effect" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 7, 2019.