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The Clue

Initial stage (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ONSET

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Notes

The answer ONSET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

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Definition

ONSET as a noun:

1. (onset, oncoming) = the beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia"
2. (attack, onslaught, onset, onrush) = (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"