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Initial gain

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Answered TOEHOLD — 7 letters — in The New York Times, Thursday, 7 May 1998, set by Ed Pegg Jr..

TOEHOLD
The New York Times, Thursday, 7 May 1998, set by Ed Pegg Jr..

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Initial progressTOEHOLD
Initial advantageTOEHOLD
Initial bit of progressTOEHOLD
Initial progress on a tough problemTOEHOLD
It can aid one's climb to the topTOEHOLD
Early progressTOEHOLD
Slight supportTOEHOLD