Initiate small talk, say Crossword Clue

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SMALL (adjective)
1. not large but sufficient in size or amount
2. lowercase
SMALL (noun)
1. a garment size for a small person
2. the slender part of the back
INITIATE (noun)
1. someone new to a field or activity
2. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
INITIATE (verb)
1. bring up a topic for discussion
2. bring into being

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