Starting Point Crossword Clue

Starting Point Crossword Clue. 6 letters. QUICKIE Crossword UK Daily Record 8 May 2017

The suitable answer is CUT-OFF – CUTOFF – FINISH – ORIGIN – OUTSET – SOURCE.
The right answer is OUTSET

OUTSET is Noun for the beginning or initial stage of something.
Eg. He agreed and understood from the outset , so don’t bother explaining again.
From the outset the prefect of Rome recognized the claims of Damasus, and exerted himself to support him.