Large decorative letter at the start of a chapter Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 22, 2019 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 22, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 22, 2019 · 1-Across · 7 letters
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A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book.
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