Large letter in a manuscript Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 26, 2016 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, August 26, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 26, 2016 · 40-Down · 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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