Answer to "Initiates" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OPENS , but the solution may also be INDUCTS which is one of the most recent solution (2018 in New York Times).

Initiates crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
OPENS	29 %	5
STARTS	29 %	6
LAUNCHES	14 %	8
SETSMOTION	7 %	10
INDUCTS	7 %	7
TRIGGERS	7 %	8
SETSINMOTION	7 %	12

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Initiates

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• induct
• originate
• experienced
• start
• pioneer
• enlightened
• pundit
• savant
• tiro
• lead up
• beginner
• novice

Crossword Answer definitions

OPENS verb

1. To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
2. To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.
3. To bring up, broach.
4. To enter upon, begin.
5. To spread; to expand into an open or loose position.
6. To make accessible to customers or clients.
7. To start (a campaign).
8. To become open.
9. To begin conducting business.
10. To begin a side's innings as one of the first two batsmen.
11. To bet before any other player has in a particular betting round in a game of poker.
12. To reveal one's hand.
13. (of a file, document, etc.) To load into memory for viewing or editing.
14. To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

OPENS noun

1. (with the) Open or unobstructed space; an exposed location.
2. (with the) Public knowledge or scrutiny; full view.
3. A defect in an electrical circuit preventing current from flowing.
4. A sports event in which anybody can compete

More crossword clues leading to the same solutions

Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution

More clues leading to the result OPENS

• Plays first in cards
• Starts the game
• Unlocks
• Unseals
• Warms up the crowd
• Displays, as a file
• Some tournaments
• Bids a club, say
• Starts
• Accepts customers

More clues leading to the result STARTS

• They may be running or flying
• Begins to play
• Begins
• Gets out of the gate
• Launches
• Commences
• Flinches
• Kicks off
• Partner of fits
• Fits companion

More clues leading to the result LAUNCHES

• NASA newsmakers
• Initiates
• Sends forth

More clues leading to the result SETSMOTION

• Initiates

More clues leading to the result INDUCTS

• Drafts
• Formally installs, as into the Hall of Fame
• Initiates
• Admits to service

More clues leading to the result TRIGGERS

• Gun activators
• Cocked and pulled in Handy Andy.
• Initiates.
• Sets off
• Vital gun parts

More clues leading to the result SETSINMOTION

• Initiates