*First is the worst . . . Crossword Clue

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FIRST (noun)
1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
2. the time at which something is supposed to begin
FIRST (adjective)
1. indicating the beginning unit in a series
2. serving to set in motion
FIRST (adverb)
1. prominently forward
2. before anything else
WORST (verb)
1. defeat thoroughly
WORST (adjective)
1. (superlative of `bad’) most wanting in quality or value or condition
WORST (noun)
1. the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable
2. the least favorable outcome

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