“Modern lead-in to quit or bait” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAGE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Modern lead-in to quit or bait”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 26, 2026, where it runs at 1 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.