Crossword clue
“Lead-in to a puzzling question”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
RIDDLEMETHISLetters12
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lead-in to a puzzling question” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 30, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Lead-in to a puzzling question” clue?+
The answer is RIDDLEMETHIS (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 30, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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