“Lead-in to "boy" or "girl"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ATTA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead-in to "boy" or "girl"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 19, 2025, where it runs at 25 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 19, 2025.