BEGINNING (5 letters) The term 'INITIAL START' is composed of two crossword solutions, 'OUTSET' (6 letters) and 'BEGINNING' (5 letters). Both words refer to the same concept, that of a starting point. 'OUTSET' is defined as the BEGINNING or start of something, while 'BEGINNING' is defined as the point in time or space at which something starts. Together, these two words form the phrase 'INITIAL START', which can be used to describe the BEGINNING of any event or process.