One making the first move? Crossword Clue

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One making the first move? Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. leave as a guarantee in return for money
(noun)
1. a person used by another to gain an end
2. an article deposited as security

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MAKING (noun)
1. the act that results in something coming to be
2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
MOVE (verb)
1. give an incentive for action
2. be in a state of action
MOVE (noun)
1. the act of changing location from one place to another
2. the act of changing your residence or place of business

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