unknownstart

noun
UK /ʌnˈnəʊn stɑːt/
US /ʌnˈnoʊn stɑːrt/

A start that nobody knows about or can see.

The race had an unknownstart, so the runners just began when they felt ready.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A beginning that is not marked or announced.

The game's unknownstart confused the players.

3. A first step that happens without anyone noticing.

Her journey to fame had an unknownstart in a tiny garage.

4. A point where something begins but the exact time is a secret.

The treasure hunt had an unknownstart to keep it fair.