The answer to the crossword clue "Starting boost" is most likely LEGUP, a 5-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Premier Sunday Crossword crossword on November 13, 2022, and we found 86 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in LEGUP sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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86 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LEGUP
Starting boost
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 13, 2022
99%
LEGUP
Starting boost
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 13, 2022
8%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
8%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
8%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
8%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
MORALE
What a work party is designed to boost
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
MORALE
What a work party is designed to boost
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
AMPS
They can give you a boost at a concert!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
AMPS
They can give you a boost at a concert!
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
EASYA
Course that should boost a GPA
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
EASYA
Course that should boost a GPA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
NONET
Baseball team's starting lineup, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
8%
NONET
Baseball team's starting lineup, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
8%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
TROTS
Unlikely gaits out of the starting gate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
8%
POLEPOSITION
Best starting spot in auto racing ... or 19-, 28- or 40-Across?
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
8%
ENERGYBAR
Racer's boost
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
8%
ENERGYBAR
Racer's boost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
8%
BONUS
Paycheck boost
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
8%
BONUS
Paycheck boost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
8%
TEEING
___ off (starting to golf)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
TEEING
___ off (starting to golf)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale's starting word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
8%
ONCE
Fairy tale's starting word
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
8%
REALID
Req. for domestic air travel starting in 2025
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2025
8%
REALID
Req. for domestic air travel starting in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2025
8%
EGOS
Compliments boost them
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
8%
EGOS
Compliments boost them
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
8%
JERSEYNUMBER
Digits starting with 908?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
8%
JERSEYNUMBER
Digits starting with 908?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
8%
URL
Address starting with "http"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
8%
URL
Address starting with "http"
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
ANTE
Poker starting stake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
8%
ANTE
Poker starting stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
8%
CORNER
Rook’s starting space
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 16, 2025
8%
CORNER
Rook’s starting space
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 16, 2025
8%
DREAD
Emotion before starting an unpleasant task
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
DREAD
Emotion before starting an unpleasant task
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
POCKETACES
Best starting hand in Texas Hold'em
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
POCKETACES
Best starting hand in Texas Hold'em
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
LINEA
Form-al starting place?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
8%
LINEA
Form-al starting place?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
8%
GOOSED
Gave a boost
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
8%
GOOSED
Gave a boost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
8%
AOC
NYC rep starting in ’19
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
8%
AOC
NYC rep starting in ’19
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
8%
STIMULUSBILL
Congressional economic boost
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2024
8%
STIMULUSBILL
Congressional economic boost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2024
8%
GRIDS
Formula 1 starting positions
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2023
8%
GRIDS
Formula 1 starting positions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
8%
GERM
Idea's starting point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2023
8%
GERM
Idea's starting point
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2023
8%
ADA
Palindromic name, or the middle of a palindromic word starting with "m"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2023
8%
ADA
Palindromic name, or the middle of a palindromic word starting with "m"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2023
8%
TEE
Golfer's starting point
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
8%
TEE
Golfer's starting point
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
8%
TOUCHGO
*Land on the starting space in Monopoly?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2023
8%
TOUCHGO
*Land on the starting space in Monopoly?
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2023
8%
ENDLESS
Like the loop starting at 22-Across
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2023
8%
ENDLESS
Like the loop starting at 22-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2023
8%
HEREITGOES
Statement before starting something
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2023
8%
HEREITGOES
Statement before starting something
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2023
8%
WEHAVETORUN
"Our next appointment is starting soon!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2023
8%
WEHAVETORUN
"Our next appointment is starting soon!"
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2023
8%
STILLME
Jojo Moyes novel about a woman starting a new life
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
8%
STILLME
Jojo Moyes novel about a woman starting a new life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
8%
SPACEPORT
Rocket ship's starting point
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2023
8%
SPACEPORT
Rocket ship's starting point
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2023
8%
BASECAMP
Sherpa's starting point
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2023
8%
BASECAMP
Sherpa's starting point
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2023
8%
ENERGIZERBUN
Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2023
8%
ENERGIZERBUN
Dinner roll that provides an unexpected boost?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2023
8%
HILLTOP
Sledder’s starting point
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 25, 2022
8%
HILLTOP
Sledder’s starting point
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 25, 2022
8%
RAISE
Salary boost
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2022
8%
RAISE
Salary boost
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2022
8%
MAINMENU
Online starting point
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 16, 2022
8%
MAINMENU
Online starting point
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 16, 2022
8%
NATURALAREA
Region not developed through planning (... 9 starting letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
8%
NATURALAREA
Region not developed through planning (... 9 starting letters)
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
8%
GOLDENCALF
Biblical idol (In this clue's answer, note the 8 starting letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
8%
GOLDENCALF
Biblical idol (In this clue's answer, note the 8 starting letters)
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
8%
SHOWMEMORE
"I'm enjoying your house tour!" (... 8 starting letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
8%
SHOWMEMORE
"I'm enjoying your house tour!" (... 8 starting letters)
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
8%
FIRSTDEGREE
Like a minor burn (... 7 starting letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
8%
FIRSTDEGREE
Like a minor burn (... 7 starting letters)
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
8%
AAA
Roadside boost org.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2022
8%
AAA
Roadside boost org.
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2022
8%
NINEAM
Common workday starting hr.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2022
8%
NINEAM
Common workday starting hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2022
8%
ASIA
Locale for three straight Olympics, starting in 2018
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2022
8%
ASIA
Locale for three straight Olympics, starting in 2018
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2022
8%
ITSON
"The program's starting!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2022
8%
ITSON
"The program's starting!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2022
8%
COMEFULLO
Return to the starting point, pictorially?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2022
8%
COMEFULLO
Return to the starting point, pictorially?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2022
8%
XIAN
Chinese city that was the starting point of the Silk Road
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2022
8%
XIAN
Chinese city that was the starting point of the Silk Road
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2022
8%
HALFWAYHOME
Rounding third base after starting at second, say
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
8%
HALFWAYHOME
Rounding third base after starting at second, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
8%
MOIST
Like eyes starting to tear up
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2021
8%
MOIST
Like eyes starting to tear up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2021
8%
TRAILHEADS
Hikers' starting points ... or what the ends of the answers to starred clues can be?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2021
8%
TRAILHEADS
Hikers' starting points ... or what the ends of the answers to starred clues can be?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2021
1%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
TURBO
Auto engine booster
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TURBO
Auto engine booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
USO
Mil. morale booster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
USO
Mil. morale booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
NITRO
Hot rod booster
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
NITRO
Hot rod booster
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
POWERPOSE
Confidence-boosting stance
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
1%
POWERPOSE
Confidence-boosting stance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
EGO
Sense that success boosts
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
EGO
Sense that success boosts
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
RBI
Stat boosted by a home run
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
RBI
Stat boosted by a home run
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
ENERGYDRINK
Athlete’s booster
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
1%
ENERGYDRINK
Athlete’s booster
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
1%
TAILWIND
Speed booster
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
1%
TAILWIND
Speed booster
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
1%
VITAMINC
Immune-boosting compound
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
1%
VITAMINC
Immune-boosting compound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
1%
JUMPSTART
Use booster cables on
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2024
1%
JUMPSTART
Use booster cables on
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2024
1%
TAX
Price booster
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
1%
TAX
Price booster
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
1%
STOLE
Lifted or boosted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2024
1%
STOLE
Lifted or boosted
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2024
1%
PTA
Gp. that boosts school morale
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2024
1%
PTA
Gp. that boosts school morale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
1%
EASYAS
GPA-boosting classes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
1%
EASYAS
GPA-boosting classes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
1%
UNDERCOVERAGENT
*One may work on boosting operations
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
1%
UNDERCOVERAGENT
*One may work on boosting operations
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
1%
EXTRACREDIT
Student’s grade booster
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 10, 2023
1%
EXTRACREDIT
Student’s grade booster
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 10, 2023
1%
PEPPERUPPER
Energy-boosting drink
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 15, 2023
1%
PEPPERUPPER
Energy-boosting drink
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 15, 2023
1%
MSG
Flavor-boosting additive, for short
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 4, 2022
1%
MSG
Flavor-boosting additive, for short
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 4, 2022
1%
FDA
Org. that authorizes booster doses
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2021
1%
FDA
Org. that authorizes booster doses
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2021
1%
TITANROCKET
*ICBM booster until 1987
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2021
1%
TITANROCKET
*ICBM booster until 1987
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2021
1%
PICKMEUP
Morale booster ... or words that might suggest the arrival of one of the circled words
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2021
1%
PICKMEUP
Morale booster ... or words that might suggest the arrival of one of the circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Starting boost" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 86 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEGUP (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Starting boost"?
The best answer for "Starting boost" is LEGUP with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Starting boost" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on November 13, 2022.