Play start crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with A and has 4 letters.

ACTI

ACTI — the 4-letter solution to “Play start”, entered at 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 16, 2021.

About this clue

“Play start” appeared as 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 16, 2021, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 7 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 27, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
12 Across
Times seen
7

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • ACTONE6 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Play start”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, December 16, 2021, the answer to “Play start” is ACTI — 4 letters, entered at 12 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: ACTI, ACTONE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with A.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.