How many letters does the top answer for “take the first step or steps in carrying out an action” have?

The most common answer is begin (5 letters).

Crossword clue: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

begin 5 letters wn-def

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

commence 8 letters wn-def

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

start 5 letters wn-def

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action