“Lead-in to state or Star” crossword clue
Answer
T
R
I
•••TRI
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead-in to state or Star”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 2, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 2, 2025 grid1ACause a mess, as with frying oil8 ltrs›17AOfferings to prospective bicycle buyers9 ltrs›20AOr more10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 2, 20259ACreate an intricate series of lies, say8 ltrs›19A"Ben-Hur" or "Lawrence of Arabia"9 ltrs›22ALike many public housing projects10 ltrs›23AComprehends4 ltrs›24AWay to manipulate public opinion through fear11 ltrs›26A"The ___ is done"4 ltrs›27ASome ambulance destinations, for short3 ltrs›28ACeramicists' devices13 ltrs›
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