Start of a news story, in journalism lingo Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, December 3, 2016 · 22-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 3, 2016 · 22-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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