Answer:

starts

Answer	Crossword Clue
STARTS	They may be running or flying
STARTS	Begins to play
STARTS	Gets out of the gate

STARTS	Launches
STARTS	Commences
STARTS	Flinches
STARTS	Gets going
STARTS	Leads off
STARTS	Begins
STARTS	Turns over, as an engine
STARTS	Kicks off

STARTS	Partner of fits
STARTS	Fits companion
STARTS	Gets under way
STARTS	Gets the ball rolling
STARTS	Origins
STARTS	Pitching statistic
STARTS	Beginnings
STARTS	Fits' partner

STARTS	Opens
STARTS	They may be false
STARTS	Reacts in surprise
STARTS	Goes first
STARTS	Sudden reactions
STARTS	Jumps, as from fright
STARTS	Pitcher's stat
STARTS	Initiates

STARTS	Is on the A-team
STARTS	Gets to work
STARTS	Makes the first move
STARTS	Does a double take
STARTS	Initial moves
STARTS	Fires up
STARTS	They're sometimes false
STARTS	Off-goes.

STARTS	Handicaps in races.
STARTS	Bursts out.
STARTS	Twitches involuntarily.
STARTS	Broaches.
STARTS	Originates.

Crossword

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