Initial (9)
'initial' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for first that I've seen before include "Top degree class" , "Highest degree" , "Before all else" , "Primary" , "& 2 Early new year arrivals bringing good luck" .)
'initial' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for inaugural that I've seen before include "First address" , "Relating to start of job or course" , "Maiden" , "Of an opening ceremony" , "Of a speech made on taking office" .)
'initial' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for capital that I've seen before include "City - finance - very good" , "Money saved or invested - seat of government" , "Finance - excellent!" , "Excellent - assets - first city" , "Seed money" .)