Crossword Answer For
When a sporting event starts
Last seen in Eugene Sheffer Crossword May 20, 2019 Answers
The clue "When a sporting event starts" has appeared in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword crossword on May 20, 2019. Out of 183 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, GAMETIME (8 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GAMETIME
When a sporting event starts
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 20, 2019
99%
GAMETIME
When a sporting event starts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 20, 2019
8%
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
8%
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
8%
BGAME
Suboptimal effort in a sporting event
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
BGAME
Suboptimal effort in a sporting event
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
8%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
8%
ANTHEM
Song at a sporting event
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
ANTHEM
Song at a sporting event
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
BOWLGAME
Sporting event that many alumni attend
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
8%
BOWLGAME
Sporting event that many alumni attend
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
4%
FAIR
County event with lots of fried food
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
FAIR
County event with lots of fried food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
SALE
Prime Day event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
SALE
Prime Day event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
MEET
Swimming event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
MEET
Swimming event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
DEBATE
Election season event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
DEBATE
Election season event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
PANEL
Comic-Con event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
PANEL
Comic-Con event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
PARADE
Mardi Gras event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
4%
PARADE
Mardi Gras event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
MASQUERADEBALL
Formal event attended in costume
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
MASQUERADEBALL
Formal event attended in costume
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
NAKEDLAUNCH
R-rated NASA event?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
NAKEDLAUNCH
R-rated NASA event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
ASCENTOFAWOMAN
Glass ceiling-breaking event?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
ASCENTOFAWOMAN
Glass ceiling-breaking event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
SNOREFEST
Drag event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
SNOREFEST
Drag event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
USOPEN
Last Grand Slam event of the year
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
USOPEN
Last Grand Slam event of the year
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
EPEE
Olympic event since 1900
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
EPEE
Olympic event since 1900
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
MOONSET
Lunar event
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
4%
MOONSET
Lunar event
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
THAW
Spring event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
THAW
Spring event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
PPD
Abbr. for a rained-out event
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
PPD
Abbr. for a rained-out event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
ECLIPSE
Solar event
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
ECLIPSE
Solar event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
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
4%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
GALA
Annual Met event
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
GALA
Annual Met event
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
SLAM
Poetry event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
SLAM
Poetry event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
RITE
Ceremonial event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
4%
RITE
Ceremonial event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
TENTSALE
Outdoor event for a shopper
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
TENTSALE
Outdoor event for a shopper
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
RAID
World of Warcraft event, or a sudden attack
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
RAID
World of Warcraft event, or a sudden attack
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
PLAYAUCTION
Sotheby's event featuring a Shakespeare original?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
PLAYAUCTION
Sotheby's event featuring a Shakespeare original?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
TRIAL
Courtroom event
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
TRIAL
Courtroom event
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
DERBY
Annual Kentucky event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
DERBY
Annual Kentucky event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
IPO
NYSE event
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
IPO
NYSE event
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
RACE
Talladega event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
RACE
Talladega event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
RAKE
Part of a fall clearance event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
RAKE
Part of a fall clearance event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
SLAMDUNKCONTEST
High-flying NBA All-Star event
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
SLAMDUNKCONTEST
High-flying NBA All-Star event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
STATEFAIR
Deep-fried Oreos' event
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
STATEFAIR
Deep-fried Oreos' event
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
BALL
Masquerade event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
BALL
Masquerade event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
RAINDATE
Contingency for an outdoor event
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
4%
RAINDATE
Contingency for an outdoor event
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
4%
METEORSHOWER
Celestial event such as the Perseids
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
METEORSHOWER
Celestial event such as the Perseids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
PROAM
Pebble Beach event
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
PROAM
Pebble Beach event
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
4%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
4%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
4%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
4%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
4%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
OPI
*NYSE event
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
4%
OPI
*NYSE event
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
4%
OVERFLOW
___ room (extra space at an event)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
4%
OVERFLOW
___ room (extra space at an event)
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
4%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
4%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
4%
SNEEZE
Blessed event?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
4%
SNEEZE
Blessed event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
4%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
EXPO
Convention center event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
4%
EXPO
Convention center event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
INDYCAR
Racing body with an annual "500" event
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
4%
INDYCAR
Racing body with an annual "500" event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
4%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
RESTUP
Get plenty of sleep before a big event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
4%
RESTUP
Get plenty of sleep before a big event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
4%
CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
4%
CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
4%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
4%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SUITANDTIE
Look for a fancy event
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
4%
SUITANDTIE
Look for a fancy event
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
4%
THON
Suffix for a lengthy fundraising event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
4%
THON
Suffix for a lengthy fundraising event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
4%
RODEO
Riding event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
4%
RODEO
Riding event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
4%
OLYMPIC
___ Games (event whose symbol is five interlocking rings)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
4%
OLYMPIC
___ Games (event whose symbol is five interlocking rings)
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
4%
BOUT
Boxing event
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
4%
BOUT
Boxing event
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
4%
ADOPTATHON
Animal shelter event
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
ADOPTATHON
Animal shelter event
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
4%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
4%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
4%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
CASTINGCALL
*"A Chorus Line" event
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
4%
CASTINGCALL
*"A Chorus Line" event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
4%
ANY
In __ event
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
4%
ANY
In __ event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
4%
MCED
Hosted an event, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
4%
MCED
Hosted an event, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
4%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
4%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
4%
CANOE
__ Journey: annual event for Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
4%
CANOE
__ Journey: annual event for Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
4%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
4%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
4%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
IAMSOTHERE
"The event sounds awesome!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
4%
IAMSOTHERE
"The event sounds awesome!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
4%
MET
With 56-Down, annual NYC fashion event
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
4%
MET
With 56-Down, annual NYC fashion event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
4%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
ROYALRUMBLE
Wrestling event with a series of combatants
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
ROYALRUMBLE
Wrestling event with a series of combatants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
4%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
4%
PAIRS
Skating event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
4%
PAIRS
Skating event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
4%
DDAY
June 1944 event
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
DDAY
June 1944 event
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
4%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
4%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
4%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
4%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
4%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
RITES
Ceremonial events
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
RITES
Ceremonial events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
HEARTSTOPPERS
Intensely shocking events
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
HEARTSTOPPERS
Intensely shocking events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ITT
Derby-sporting Addams
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ITT
Derby-sporting Addams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
DIA
Semana seventh
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
DIA
Semana seventh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
COASTLINES
Areas affected by current events
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
COASTLINES
Areas affected by current events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
SANDCASTLE
Structure affected by current events
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
SANDCASTLE
Structure affected by current events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
NOVAS
Bright celestial events
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
NOVAS
Bright celestial events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Car company that hosts Share the Love community events
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Car company that hosts Share the Love community events
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
IPOS
NYSE events
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
IPOS
NYSE events
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OPENS
Australian, French and US tennis events
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
OPENS
Australian, French and US tennis events
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PREP
HIV prevention drug
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
PREP
HIV prevention drug
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
BBQS
Grillin' and chillin' events
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
BBQS
Grillin' and chillin' events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SPAY
Prevent from having puppies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
SPAY
Prevent from having puppies
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PARADES
St. Patrick's Day events
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
PARADES
St. Patrick's Day events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
FROG
Tadpole, eventually
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
FROG
Tadpole, eventually
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
RELAYRACES
Baton-passing events
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
RELAYRACES
Baton-passing events
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
PSA
"Only you can prevent forest fires" ad, e.g.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
PSA
"Only you can prevent forest fires" ad, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
LANEASSIST
Technology that prevents drifting
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
LANEASSIST
Technology that prevents drifting
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
LIBRA
Seventh sign of the zodiac
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
LIBRA
Seventh sign of the zodiac
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
GALAS
Swanky events
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
GALAS
Swanky events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
FLAT
Like an open can of soda, eventually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
FLAT
Like an open can of soda, eventually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
OAKS
Lucky acorns, eventually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
OAKS
Lucky acorns, eventually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
FOIL
Prevent from succeeding
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
FOIL
Prevent from succeeding
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
DOCUDRAMAS
Films that are based on true events
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
DOCUDRAMAS
Films that are based on true events
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
PREMIERES
Some Hollywood red-carpet events
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
PREMIERES
Some Hollywood red-carpet events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
WRISTPAD
Carpal tunnel preventer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
WRISTPAD
Carpal tunnel preventer
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
LIPMASKS
Products that help prevent chapping
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
LIPMASKS
Products that help prevent chapping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
RACES
Drag events
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
RACES
Drag events
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
ROMANACLEF
Novel in which real events are fictionalized
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
ROMANACLEF
Novel in which real events are fictionalized
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
REALWORLD
Drawn from actual events
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
REALWORLD
Drawn from actual events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
ALIENENCOUNTERS
Sci-fi events depicted in 17-, 24-, 48- and 59-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
1%
ALIENENCOUNTERS
Sci-fi events depicted in 17-, 24-, 48- and 59-Across?
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "When a sporting event starts" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GAMETIME (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "When a sporting event starts"?
The best answer for "When a sporting event starts" is GAMETIME with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "When a sporting event starts" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on May 20, 2019.