Initial
Crossword clue · 2 known answers · 7 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on April 5, 2026
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FIRST
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The clue “Initial” has appeared 7 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on April 5, 2026, where the answer was FIRST.
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