First letter
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is INITIAL.
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Why it fits
INITIAL is the 7-letter answer to “First letter” in the January 8, 2026 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so INITIAL both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.