What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lead-in to River or Rover" from July 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Lead-in to River or Rover”

This clue appeared as 11-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RED

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Lead-in to River or Rover” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 5, 2026 as 11-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lead-in to River or Rover” clue?+

The answer is RED (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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