NYT Crossword · 52 Across
“Lead-in to second” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, October 29, 2025 as 52 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Wednesday, October 29, 2025 · 52 Across
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- Oct 29, 2025 · 52 Across · 4 letters
- Jun 28, 2024 · 50 Down · 4 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Across
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Down
- 1Still red, say crossword clue4 letters
- 2Not much crossword clue4 letters
- 3Jupiter and Mars crossword clue9 letters
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- 23"Sorry, that's incorrect" crossword clue4 letters
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- 28Spanish name found in "business" crossword clue4 letters
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- 33Bring up crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Lead-in to second”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with N and ends with O, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Lead-in to second” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 52 Across. It has appeared 2 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Lead-in to second” crossword clue?
The answer is NANO (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.