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Updated June 2026
Existing or occurring at the beginning; first in a series or sequence. It can also refer to the first letter of a name when used as a noun.
“The initial response to the product launch was overwhelmingly positive.”
Contains four I's total; -IAL ending pattern
Worth 7 points; straightforward word with many common vowels
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