“Lead-in to a clarification” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HERESWHY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead-in to a clarification”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 21, 2025, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 21, 2025 grid35AShe was totally taken by Paris5 ltrs›38AGerms5 ltrs›40ASuspenseful13 ltrs›43AGrown-up gummies, e.g.7 ltrs›46AKing and queen6 ltrs›52AInsomniac's aid10 ltrs›56AAces10 ltrs›58AAlumni notes datum4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 21, 20251AAllow5 ltrs›6ASnappy sort, for short?4 ltrs›10ATahoe runners4 ltrs›14AFanny Brice portrayer on Broadway10 ltrs›16AGoverness of Thornfield Hall4 ltrs›17ASits legs akimbo, pejoratively10 ltrs›18AHighway attention-getter4 ltrs›19ACalculating3 ltrs›
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