NYT Crossword · 16 Across
“Lead-in” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, June 1, 2017 as 16 Across. The answer has 7 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Thursday, June 1, 2017 · 16 Across
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More clues from this puzzle
The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Thursday, June 1, 2017.
Across
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- 12Pitiful sorts crossword clue7 letters
- 14Rubber ducky, e.g. crossword clue7 letters
- 15Ancient region of central Italy crossword clue7 letters
- 17Universal life force crossword clue3 letters
- 18___-repeated crossword clue3 letters
- 19Depressed crossword clue3 letters
- 20Lead-in to right or rock crossword clue3 letters
- 21Movie theater pioneer Marcus crossword clue4 letters
- 23___ Gong (Chinese spiritual practice) crossword clue5 letters
- 25They may come with silver or gold crossword clue4 letters
- 26Of an arm bone crossword clue5 letters
- 28"___ folly to be wise" crossword clue3 letters
- 29Diner purchases, for short crossword clue4 letters
- 30Towheaded comics boy crossword clue6 letters
- 32Creepy crossword clue5 letters
- 34Minneapolis-to-Milwaukee dir. crossword clue3 letters
- 35Cowboys may ride off into it crossword clue9 letters
- 37Letters of approval crossword clue3 letters
- 40Home addition? crossword clue5 letters
- 41Middle of the road? crossword clue6 letters
- 43Med. insurance plans crossword clue4 letters
- 45Mo crossword clue3 letters
- 47Seldom-reviewed TV show crossword clue5 letters
- 48Sub crossword clue4 letters
- 49Brought on crossword clue5 letters
- 51Words after "Here" and "Away" crossword clue4 letters
- 52The Liberty Tree, for one crossword clue3 letters
- 53Misfortune crossword clue3 letters
- 54El Orinoco, e.g. crossword clue3 letters
- 56Owing crossword clue3 letters
- 57The Magi, e.g. crossword clue7 letters
- 59One eating you out of house and home? crossword clue7 letters
- 61Most svelte crossword clue7 letters
- 62Left a burning impression? crossword clue7 letters
- 63Comics character with a big nose crossword clue6 letters
- 64Cartoonist's aide crossword clue5 letters
Down
- 1Squalid places crossword clue8 letters
- 2Actress Barbeau of the cult classic "Swamp Thing" crossword clue8 letters
- 3Something bad to come down with crossword clue3 letters
- 4Snow blower brand crossword clue4 letters
- 5Leave nothing behind? crossword clue5 letters
- 6Composer Copland crossword clue5 letters
- 7Hearty entree crossword clue4 letters
- 8Org. with the Calder Cup crossword clue3 letters
- 9Little of children's literature crossword clue6 letters
- 10A whole bunch crossword clue6 letters
- 11Nos in Novosibirsk crossword clue5 letters
- 12Cut off crossword clue7 letters
- 13Occupied, as a table crossword clue5 letters
- 14Pretty good grades crossword clue7 letters
- 22Washed-out crossword clue3 letters
- 24Opposite of covers crossword clue9 letters
- 25"___ Buttermilk Sky" crossword clue3 letters
- 27Fashion photographer Herb crossword clue5 letters
- 29Midge, for one crossword clue5 letters
- 31"Ain't ___ Sweet" crossword clue3 letters
- 33Kind of sleep crossword clue3 letters
- 36Like one-star puzzles crossword clue7 letters
- 37Place for a poker crossword clue8 letters
- 38Female issue crossword clue8 letters
- 39Ticked off crossword clue7 letters
- 40Jack of "Barney Miller" crossword clue3 letters
- 42"Do the ___" (beverage slogan) crossword clue3 letters
- 43Bottled up crossword clue6 letters
- 44Detective whose first name is Kentaro crossword clue6 letters
- 46Roll at a counter crossword clue5 letters
- 48Makes sound crossword clue5 letters
- 49Equine crossword clue5 letters
- 50Cinque + cinque crossword clue5 letters
- 53Boohoo crossword clue4 letters
- 55Part of the escape route in "Casablanca" crossword clue4 letters
- 58Density symbol crossword clue3 letters
- 60Jan. honoree crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Lead-in”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with P and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Lead-in” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at 16 Across.
What is the answer to the “Lead-in” crossword clue?
The answer is PRELUDE (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.