False start is a term used to describe a situation in which a person or group begins an activity without proper preparation. The crossword solutions for this term are PSEUD (5 letters), PSEUDO (6 letters), EFF (3 letters), and TRIEDANDTRUE (12 letters). PSEUD and PSEUDO are both adjectives meaning not genuine or false. EFF is an abbreviation for effort, which is the amount of work put into something. TRIEDANDTRUE is an adjective meaning reliable or dependable.