“Lead-in to Tech” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead-in to Tech”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 4, 2026, where it runs at 98 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 4, 2026.