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(and 1 down, 17 down) Proverb reflecting that starting is the most difficult part of any task (3,5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | THEFIRST (and 1 down, 17 down) Proverb reflecting that starting is the most difficult part of any task (3,5) | (8) | ||
| 6% | DREAM See 1-Down | (5) | New York Times Mini | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 6% | HARDEST Most difficult | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 6% | PLOTLINES Literary 1-Down | (9) | LA Times Daily | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 6% | WIDOW See 1-Down | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 6% | SKINNYDIPS Swims 1 Down | (10) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 6% | NOWAY With 1-Down, not under any circumstances | (5) | New York Times Mini | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 5% | BLUE Down | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 5% | NIGHT see 1 Down (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 5% | CHIPS The situation is very difficult when these are down | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Feb 4, 2026 |
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