| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| opening | A recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game |
| openings | A recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game |
| fadeins | a gradual increase in a motion-picture or television image's visibility at the beginning of a sequence |
| earliest | Occurring at the beginning of a sequence |
| breaking | Make the first stroke at the beginning of a game of billiards, pool, or snooker |
| breaks | Make the first stroke at the beginning of a game of billiards, pool, or snooker |
