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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STARTER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STARTER

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	24%	10		Reserve
3	23%	10		Substitute

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We think the answer is "STARTER" which means:

noun

• An electric motor for starting an engine
• A contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
• The official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
• Any new participant in some activity
• Food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
• A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
• A culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough

An example sentence would be:

• "I ordered a soup as a starter for my meal."
• "She always chooses the seafood option as her starter."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times28 May 2006	Across 28
New York Times27 Nov 2003	Across 17
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