“Lead-in to pilot or pay” crossword clue
Answer
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••••AUTO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AUTO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead-in to pilot or pay”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 23, 2026, where it runs at 116 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 23, 2026 grid115ABadge-pinning site4 ltrs›121AOffer advice ... or a hint to 24- and 72-Across17 ltrs›126AParadise6 ltrs›130AVikings, for example5 ltrs›
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Aug 23, 20261A"Awesome!"3 ltrs›4AMany profs4 ltrs›8AWhat a crush might make you do5 ltrs›13APredator with dermal denticles5 ltrs›18ASilent film actor Jannings4 ltrs›20AReclined4 ltrs›21AMore intense, as an emotion5 ltrs›22AEarly stage of a drug trial6 ltrs›
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