Initial progress on a tough problem Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 4, 2004 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 4, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 4, 2004 · 5-Down · 7 letters
TOEHOLD0 of 7 letters revealed
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a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made; "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
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