The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HYDROGEN
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More clues leading to the result HYDROGEN
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- One on the table, perhaps in the middle?
- Element that’s essential in alchemy?
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- Cavendish ultimately identified this element
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The straight part
We know that "Initial element" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case initial element = hydrogen.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HYDROGEN mean?
HYDROGEN noun- The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.
- Molecular hydrogen (H2), a colourless, odourless and flammable gas at room temperature.
- An atom of the element.
- A sample of the element.