| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| earliest | Occurring at the beginning of a sequence |
| 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 |
| initial | Existing or occurring at the beginning |
| inchoative | Denoting an aspect of a verb expressing the beginning of an action, typically one occurring of its own accord. In many English verbs, inchoative uses alternate systematically with causative uses |
