The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ONSET , but the solution may also be START which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Kickoff crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ONSET | 65 % | 5 |
| START | 20 % | 5 |
| OPENER | 7 % | 6 |
| OUTSET | 4 % | 6 |
| DEBUT | 2 % | 5 |
| INITIATE | 2 % | 8 |
Why may START be the right solution?
"Kickoff" is a term used in football to start the game. Similarly, "start" is a synonym for beginning, making it the correct answer for the clue "Kickoff" in a crossword puzzle.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Kickoff
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- start
- commencement
- beginning
- outset
- offset
- first
- send-off
- start-off
- starting time
- opening
- launch
- starting
Crossword Answer definitions
ONSET noun- An attack; an assault especially of an army.
- The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
- The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
- (acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
- A setting about; a beginning.
- Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
- To assault; to set upon.
- To set about; to begin.
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 ONSET
More clues leading to the result START
- Kick off
- Square one
- Begin
- Open
- Set in motion
- Appropriate word here?
- Hit the trail
- Select neighbor, on old controllers
- Instructions, part 3
- Set moving
More clues leading to the result OPENER
- First of a series
- Game one
- Church key
- Bartender's need
- First game of a series
- First game of the season
- Bridge hand good enough to start the bidding with
- Church key, e.g.
- Game 1
- First game
More clues leading to the result OUTSET
More clues leading to the result DEBUT
- Introduction
- First appearance
- Start of a career
- Opening night
- Grand opening
- Opening onstage
- 33 Across, e.g.
- Premiere
- Coming-out
- Introduction to the public