"Start playing!" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 4, 1999 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, July 4, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 4, 1999 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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To start performing; start playing a song, etc.
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