| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Starter dish | Commuter | 02 Jan 2026 |
| Crackers with creme fraiche and smoked salmon, for example | ||
| Warm-up for a main dish | ||
| Something shared with the table, maybe | ||
| Eats before dinner? | New York Times | 22 Sep 2018 |
| Eats before dinner? | ||
| Cocktail, perhaps | ||
| Cocktail, perhaps | ||
| Shrimp cocktail, often | ||
| Clams on the half shell, perhaps | ||
| Canapé. | ||
| Food or drink. | ||
| Apéritif. | ||
| Dinner course. |