“Opening of a news article, in journalism lingo” crossword clue
Answer
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••••LEDE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEDE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Opening of a news article, in journalism lingo”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 16, 2026, where it runs at 34 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.
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