Crossword Genius

This month I get a flying start (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

instigate

'start' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'this month i get a flying' is the wordplay.
'this month' becomes 'inst' (letter-writing abbreviation for this month).
'flying' indicates an anagram (letters fly around into new positions).
'get'+'a'='geta'
'geta' with letters rearranged gives 'gate'.
'inst'+'i'+'gate'='INSTIGATE'

(Other definitions for instigate that I've seen before include "Start" , "I get saint to urge or incite" , "Provoke" , "Bring about by incitement - its eating (anag)" , "Set off or stir up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.