The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word MAY , but the solution may also be IFYO which is one of the most recent solution (2019 in New York Times).
Start of a polite request crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MAY | 50 % | 3 |
| IFYO | 50 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Start of a polite request
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- please
- kindly
- pray
- wish
- pto
- notice
- invite
- madam
- sue
- gentleman
- care
- caring
Crossword Answer definitions
MAY verb- To be strong; to have power (over).
- (auxiliary) To be able; can.
- To be able to go.
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.
- (subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).
- Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.
- The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.
- To gather may, or flowers in general.
- To celebrate May Day.
- A maiden.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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- Lovely spring month, one hopes