Simple computer programming language (5)

I believe the answer is:

basic

(Other definitions for basic that I've seen before include "Fundamental, forming a starting-point" , "Simple form of language" , "Elementary - without extras" , "Spartan" , "Fundamental -- early computer language" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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