% replaces any number of letters (la% - lake, lamp)_ replaces one letter (ca_ - car, cat)

Other crossword clues for answer "FALSESTART"

FALSESTART
Athletic infraction ... or what occurs at the beginning of this puzzle's four theme answers, both across and down
The host who tapped the keg before everyone got there was called for a ...
Sprinter's error
Leaving early?
F
Race infraction
Reason for a track race do-over
Running early?
Sprinter's before-the-gun error
Reason for a dash do-over
Sprint malfunction
*Onset of a lie?
Reason for a track delay
Running too quickly?
Putting 7:00 on the invite, but not actually getting home until 7:30?
Gun jumper's infraction
Sprinter's infraction, and a hint to the starred answers' first words
Reason to go back to the block
Feigned response to a loud noise?
Infraction on a gridiron or on a track