Crossword answer
OPENING
7 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 16 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, July 7, 2026
Letter pattern
OPENING
Clues that lead to OPENING
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Intro (7)7The GuardianJul 7, 2026
Gin cocktail bolstering writer after love split?7The IndependentMay 26, 2026
Space that can be passed through (7)7The SunApr 11, 2026
Vacancy beginning (7)7The SunApr 11, 2026
Eye-___ (unexpectedly enlightening)7Daily ThemedMar 10, 2026
Aperture7Puzzle PageFeb 24, 2026
An opportunity for a key man?7Evening StandardAug 29, 2025
Sicilian Defense in chess, e.g.7New York TimesFeb 2, 2025
Gap7The IndependentJul 2, 2024
Early on, moves on board to generate opportunity7The IndependentJun 16, 2024
Work space at home has grand entrance7The IndependentMar 5, 2024
Write in, having shot back, about the vacancy7Evening StandardApr 21, 2023
About OPENING in crosswords
OPENING is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 16 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Intro (7)” in the The Guardian crossword on July 7, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
GAMELANMatch tactics having quietly ignored SE Asian players
CELSIUSFahrenheit alternative
CADAVERBody
DELETEDErased
EROSIONProcess of wearing away
BEHAPPYHave a joyful attitude
CARACASSouth American capital where Simón Bolívar was born
GINSENGScrambled eggs in back of van can be restorative
SLIVERSSplinters (7)
DEVISEDInvented
ASCENDSClimbs
GEORDIEPerhaps Declan Donnelly content to scavenge or diet
TRAITORTurncoat (7)
REELINGUnsteady
Every appearance of OPENING (16)
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Jul 7, 2026
Intro (7) · The Guardian · 2 Down
May 26, 2026
Gin cocktail bolstering writer after love split? · The Independent · 3 Down
Apr 11, 2026
Space that can be passed through (7) · The Sun · 15 Down
Apr 11, 2026
Vacancy beginning (7) · The Sun · 15 Down
Mar 10, 2026
Eye-___ (unexpectedly enlightening) · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Feb 24, 2026
Aperture · Puzzle Page · 6 Down
Aug 29, 2025
An opportunity for a key man? · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Feb 2, 2025
Sicilian Defense in chess, e.g. · New York Times · 68 Down
Oct 8, 2024
Aperture · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jul 2, 2024
Gap · The Independent · 8 Across
Jun 16, 2024
Early on, moves on board to generate opportunity · The Independent · 7 Down
Mar 5, 2024
Work space at home has grand entrance · The Independent · 18 Across
Apr 21, 2023
Write in, having shot back, about the vacancy · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Aug 28, 2020
An opportunity for a key man? · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Aug 15, 2018
Aperture · Evening Standard · 13 Down
May 11, 2018
Write in, having shot back, about the vacancy · Evening Standard · 35 Across