| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| OPENS | Makes the first bid |
| OPEN | Make the first bid |
| OPENED | Made the first bid |
| maker | the player who first names the successful bid |
| OPENS | Makes the first bet |
| OPENS | Makes the first ante |
| ZIGS | Makes the first cut? |
| STARTS | Makes the first move |
| OPENS | Makes the first move |
| OPENS | Makes the first poker bet |
| HEADSAW | It makes the first cut |
| CASTSON | Makes the first row of stitches in knitting |
