| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EASESIN | Starts something slowly |
| EASESIN | Starts slowly |
| leadoff | act that starts something; start; beginning |
| SARALEE | End of the slogan that starts "Everybody doesn't like something" |
| beginnings | The point in time or space at which something starts |
| beginning | The point in time or space at which something starts |
| THEBLUES | Something to sing ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 31-, 40- and 45-Across's starts |
