Beginning of a story, for a journalist Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 13, 2026 · 11-Down · 4 letters
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the introductory section of a story; "it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter"
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