U.S. motto starter

As a detective trying to solve the crossword clue “U.S. motto starter“, my first instinct is to focus on the words “U.S. motto“. I know that the United States has several mottos, including “E pluribus unum” and “In God we trust“. However, the clue specifically asks for a “starter“, indicating that we are looking for the beginning of a motto.

After some careful thinking and analysis, it dawns on me that “In God we trust” is the motto that appears on U.S. currency. I then realize that the “starter” of this motto is likely “In God“. My hunch turns out to be correct, as “INGOD” fits perfectly in the crossword puzzle.

In solving this mystery, my experience, knowledge of US history, and logical reasoning all combined to lead me to the answer. The joy of unraveling puzzles and cracking clues is what motivates me as a detective.