The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WRONGFOOT which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2007.
Bad way to start, after 39 Across crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WRONGFOOT | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Bad way to start, after 39 Across
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dear
- from
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- set
- traverse
- causeway
- job
- davenport
- fizzle
- restart
- mal
- relapse
Crossword Answer definitions
WRONGFOOT verb- To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
- (by extension) To catch (someone) off balance, off guard.
- (by extension) To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.
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