Crossword Answer For
They appear before a film’s first scene
Last seen in Premier Sunday Crossword March 28, 2021 Answers
"They appear before a film’s first scene" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle on March 28, 2021. We have 190 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is OPENINGCREDITS with 14 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
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190 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
OPENINGCREDITS
They appear before a film’s first scene
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 28, 2021
99%
OPENINGCREDITS
They appear before a film’s first scene
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 28, 2021
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
DIRECTS
Causes a scene?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
3%
DIRECTS
Causes a scene?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
3%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
3%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
3%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
ENOLA
Sherlock's sister, per three Netflix films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
ENOLA
Sherlock's sister, per three Netflix films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
ANGER
Emotion voiced by Lewis Black in the "Inside Out" films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
ANGER
Emotion voiced by Lewis Black in the "Inside Out" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
KAL
Penn of "Harold & Kumar" films
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
KAL
Penn of "Harold & Kumar" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
3%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
TYRONE
Power of classic films
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
TYRONE
Power of classic films
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
TABLEAU
Picturesque scene
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
TABLEAU
Picturesque scene
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
ARTSY
Like many indie films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
ARTSY
Like many indie films
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
LETEM
"Who cares if they do"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
LETEM
"Who cares if they do"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
3%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
3%
RUSSO
Shared surname in Marvel films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
RUSSO
Shared surname in Marvel films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
3%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
THETRAMP
Lady's partner in an animated spaghetti scene
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
THETRAMP
Lady's partner in an animated spaghetti scene
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
DNA
Crime scene evidence
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
DNA
Crime scene evidence
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INDIE
Like Sundance films
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INDIE
Like Sundance films
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
SHE
___/they pronouns
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
SHE
___/they pronouns
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
3%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
3%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
3%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
3%
TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
ARTY
Like some limited-release films
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
ARTY
Like some limited-release films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
TCM
Cable channel with old films
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
TCM
Cable channel with old films
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
DANGELO
Beverly of the "Vacation" films
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
DANGELO
Beverly of the "Vacation" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
WOW
"How did they do that!?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
WOW
"How did they do that!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
IDRIS
Elba who voices Chief Bogo in the "Zootopia" films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
IDRIS
Elba who voices Chief Bogo in the "Zootopia" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
DEBUTS
First appearances
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
DEBUTS
First appearances
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
JESSE
Eisenberg of the "Now You See Me" heist films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
JESSE
Eisenberg of the "Now You See Me" heist films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
ARE
It goes by "they"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
ARE
It goes by "they"
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
CAMEO
Brief appearance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
CAMEO
Brief appearance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
INDECENT
Obscene
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INDECENT
Obscene
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
GLOW
___-up (major upgrade in appearance)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
GLOW
___-up (major upgrade in appearance)
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
SITEMAP
Behind-the-scenes tool for web navigation
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
SITEMAP
Behind-the-scenes tool for web navigation
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ETHER
Disappear into the ___
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
ETHER
Disappear into the ___
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
MIEN
Outward appearance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
MIEN
Outward appearance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
"The Case of the Disappearing Crows," e.g.?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
"The Case of the Disappearing Crows," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
Clues for Premier Sunday Crossword on March 28, 2021
Downhiller’s headwear
Crossword Clue
Mexican beach resort
Crossword Clue
Island home of Odysseus
Crossword Clue
University of Wyoming’s city
Crossword Clue
Moon-landing program
Crossword Clue
Had to have
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Viewed to be
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Cakes of cornbread
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Indy units
Crossword Clue
Bichon — (white dog)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "They appear before a film’s first scene" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 190 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPENINGCREDITS (14 letters).
What is the best answer for "They appear before a film’s first scene"?
The best answer for "They appear before a film’s first scene" is OPENINGCREDITS with 14 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "They appear before a film’s first scene" 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 March 28, 2021.