They’re even at the start, in brief Crossword Clue

 The answer to the crossword clue "They’re even at the start, in brief" is A TIE.

A tie is a contest or game in which the two opponents or teams are equal at the end. The word "tie" can also be used to refer to a knot or a connection between two things.

In the context of a crossword puzzle, the clue "They’re even at the start, in brief" could be interpreted as meaning that the two opponents or teams are equal at the beginning of the contest.

Here are some other words that can be used in a crossword puzzle clue for "They’re even at the start, in brief":

Equal

Draw

Parity

Dead heat

Tiebreaker

Non-starter

Stalemate

At an impasse

At a standstill

At a crossroads

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