| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MSS | Bk.'s beginning |
| GEN | Beginning bk. |
| FDIC | Bk.'s backup |
| PDR | Dr.'s drug bk. |
| ACTI | Play s beginning |
| DIM | At wit s beginning |
| ZIG | Beginning of an S curve |
| HOPEANDLOATHING | Phrase beginning four Hunter S. Thompson book titles |
| CEO | G.M.'s Mary Barra, beginning in 2014 |
