| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| OPENS | Makes the first move |
| OPENS | Makes the first bid |
| OPENS | Makes the first bet |
| STARTS | Makes the first move |
| OPENS | Makes the first ante |
| ZIGS | Makes the first cut? |
| HEADSAW | It makes the first cut |
| OPENS | Makes the first poker bet |
| CASTSON | Makes the first row of stitches in knitting |
| GETSOFFONTHEWRONGFOOT | Makes a bad first impression |
| APER | One who makes a good first impression? |
| EDSEL | He makes tanks in Detroit (first name). |
