“Lead-in to a stark reality” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FACTIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead-in to a stark reality”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 2, 2025, where it runs at 63 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 2, 2025 grid63AGender abbr.3 ltrs›70ABand whose name is a rhyme scheme3 ltrs›75ADerby entry3 ltrs›81AVerifiable3 ltrs›85APackaging cords5 ltrs›90AGoddess of the dawn3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 2, 20251ATown3 ltrs›4A"___ funny …" (the most exciting phrase to hear in science, per Isaac Asimov)5 ltrs›9A"Don't take offense," nowadays7 ltrs›16AN.Y.C. neighborhood where the Cronut was invented3 ltrs›19AMid-voyage3 ltrs›20AMembers of a tough crowd, perhaps6 ltrs›21ASome painkillers7 ltrs›22ANeighbor of Pakistan3 ltrs›
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