Beginning of a Drive in Football, Initial Attempt

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Under the sea, Group 35, Puzzle 5.

Question is: Beginning of a Drive in Football, Initial Attempt

and the answer is: FIRSTDOWN

Word Meaning:

FIRST DOWN — (American football) The first play in a series that has a maximum of four downs.

Definitions from Wiktionary.