The term 'Initial Puzzle' refers to a type of crossword puzzle where the first letter of each answer is used to form a word or phrase. This type of puzzle is often used as an introduction to crosswords, as it is relatively easy to solve. The solutions for the term 'Initial Puzzle' are ACROSTIC, which is an 8-letter word. An acrostic is a poem or other form of writing in which the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase.