Trying to solve the clue "Starting gun"? It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on March 30, 2022. From 110 answers in our database, PISTOL (6 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
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110 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PISTOL
Starting gun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2022
99%
PISTOL
Starting gun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2022
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
LASER
___ gun (weapon that goes "pew pew")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
LASER
___ gun (weapon that goes "pew pew")
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
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%
FALSESTART
Result of jumping the gun
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
FALSESTART
Result of jumping the gun
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
ZAP
Ray gun sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
ZAP
Ray gun sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 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%
SUPERSOAKER
Nerf squirt gun in the National Toy Hall of Fame
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
8%
SUPERSOAKER
Nerf squirt gun in the National Toy Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
8%
UZI
Submachine gun
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
8%
UZI
Submachine gun
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 31, 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%
STEN
British gun
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
8%
STEN
British gun
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
8%
ZAPS
Hits with a ray gun
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
8%
ZAPS
Hits with a ray gun
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 4, 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%
GAT
Gangster’s gun
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
8%
GAT
Gangster’s gun
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 14, 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%
BBS
Ammo in a pellet gun
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2024
8%
BBS
Ammo in a pellet gun
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 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%
SON
"___ of a gun!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
8%
SON
"___ of a gun!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 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%
RIFLE
Biathlon gun
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2024
8%
RIFLE
Biathlon gun
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 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%
CANNON
Big gun
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 1, 2023
8%
CANNON
Big gun
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 1, 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%
MPH
Radar gun reading: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2023
8%
MPH
Radar gun reading: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 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%
TASE
Hit with a stun gun
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 21, 2023
8%
TASE
Hit with a stun gun
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 21, 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%
PACKHEAT
Carry a gun
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 9, 2023
8%
PACKHEAT
Carry a gun
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 9, 2023
8%
TACKER
Tool akin to a staple gun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2023
8%
TACKER
Tool akin to a staple gun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 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%
HEATER
Gangster’s gun
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 31, 2023
8%
HEATER
Gangster’s gun
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 31, 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%
ACE
Top gun
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2022
8%
ACE
Top gun
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
8%
TINCANS
Array for BB gun target practice, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2022
8%
TINCANS
Array for BB gun target practice, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2022
8%
REFIRE
Shoot again, as a gun
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 9, 2022
8%
REFIRE
Shoot again, as a gun
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 9, 2022
8%
SONOF
"__ a gun!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2022
8%
SONOF
"__ a gun!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2022
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%
CAPPISTOL
Noisy toy gun
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2022
8%
CAPPISTOL
Noisy toy gun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 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%
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
1%
SCUM
Soapy tub gunk
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
SCUM
Soapy tub gunk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
TAR
Fossil-preserving gunk
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
TAR
Fossil-preserving gunk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SOOT
Chimney gunk
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
SOOT
Chimney gunk
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
GOB
Lump of gunk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
GOB
Lump of gunk
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
TIISTE
Blue, in Burgundy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
TIISTE
Blue, in Burgundy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
ANNA
"Shogun" star Sawai
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
ANNA
"Shogun" star Sawai
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
HULU
"Shogun" streaming service
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
HULU
"Shogun" streaming service
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
MERCS
Hired guns, briefly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
MERCS
Hired guns, briefly
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
SAP
Tree gunk
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
SAP
Tree gunk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
SUSHI
Norimaki or gunkanmaki
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
SUSHI
Norimaki or gunkanmaki
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
OSAKA
"Shogun" setting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
OSAKA
"Shogun" setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
TARS
Smears with black gunk
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
TARS
Smears with black gunk
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
EPICDRAMA
"Shōgun," for one
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2025
1%
EPICDRAMA
"Shōgun," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2025
1%
RON
Burgundy of "Anchorman"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
RON
Burgundy of "Anchorman"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
BLOB
Hunk of gunk
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
1%
BLOB
Hunk of gunk
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
1%
ANDWEREOFF
"Our adventure has begun!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
1%
ANDWEREOFF
"Our adventure has begun!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
1%
HOLI
Celebration on the last full moon of Phalguna
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
1%
HOLI
Celebration on the last full moon of Phalguna
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
1%
IPA
Many a Lagunitas brew, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2025
1%
IPA
Many a Lagunitas brew, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2025
1%
GREASE
Axle gunk
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
1%
GREASE
Axle gunk
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
TASERS
Stun guns
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
1%
TASERS
Stun guns
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
1%
BICEPS
Muscles called “guns”
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
1%
BICEPS
Muscles called “guns”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
1%
OFA
Son-gun link
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 16, 2024
1%
OFA
Son-gun link
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
1%
GOO
Oozy gunk
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
1%
GOO
Oozy gunk
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
1%
REDS
Burgundies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
1%
REDS
Burgundies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
1%
ALGA
Bit of gunk on a fountain
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
1%
ALGA
Bit of gunk on a fountain
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
1%
NRA
Pro-gun gp.
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2024
1%
NRA
Pro-gun gp.
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
1%
IONBEAMS
Ray guns' rays, maybe
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
1%
IONBEAMS
Ray guns' rays, maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
1%
MTV
"Laguna Beach" channel
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2024
1%
MTV
"Laguna Beach" channel
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2024
1%
CRUD
Engine gunk
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 21, 2024
1%
CRUD
Engine gunk
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 21, 2024
1%
RIDES
___ shotgun (sits in front)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2023
1%
RIDES
___ shotgun (sits in front)
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2023
1%
AMI
Buddy, in Burgundy
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
1%
AMI
Buddy, in Burgundy
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
1%
ALGAE
Aquarium gunk
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2023
1%
ALGAE
Aquarium gunk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2023
1%
SEOUL
Gyeongbokgung Palace's city
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2023
1%
SEOUL
Gyeongbokgung Palace's city
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2023
1%
SLIMED
Coated with gunky stuff
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 23, 2023
1%
SLIMED
Coated with gunky stuff
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 23, 2023
1%
LINT
Belly button gunk
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2023
1%
LINT
Belly button gunk
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2023
1%
COLOR
Blue or burgundy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2023
1%
COLOR
Blue or burgundy
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
1%
HADDIBS
Called "Shotgun!," say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
1%
HADDIBS
Called "Shotgun!," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
1%
WEVE
“— Only Just Begun”
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 5, 2023
1%
WEVE
“— Only Just Begun”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 5, 2023
1%
SITUPFRONT
Ride shotgun
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2023
1%
SITUPFRONT
Ride shotgun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2023
1%
DART
Blowgun ammo
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 17, 2023
1%
DART
Blowgun ammo
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 17, 2023
1%
GEL
Shaving gunk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2022
1%
GEL
Shaving gunk
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2022
1%
STRAFES
Rakes with gunfire
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 9, 2022
1%
STRAFES
Rakes with gunfire
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 9, 2022
1%
PINOT
Burgundy grape
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2022
1%
PINOT
Burgundy grape
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2022
1%
IPAS
Lagunitas brews, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2022
1%
IPAS
Lagunitas brews, for short
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2022
1%
NITER
Constituent of gunpowder
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 22, 2022
1%
NITER
Constituent of gunpowder
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 22, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Starting gun" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 110 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PISTOL (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Starting gun"?
The best answer for "Starting gun" is PISTOL with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Starting gun" 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 March 30, 2022.