Answer: leadoff

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEADOFFBatting position
LEADOFF"Bat first," in the national pastime
LEADOFFBegin
LEADOFFBat first
LEADOFFBat first.
LEADOFFStart.
LEADOFFBegin.
LEADOFFStart the ball rolling
LEADOFFFirst up
leadoffthe player who is first in the batting order or who is first to bat for a team in an inning
leadoffan opening play or move
leadoffact that starts something; start; beginning