Crossword clue

“Lead-in to "poor Yorick!"”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ALAS
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Lead-in to "poor Yorick!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lead-in to "poor Yorick!"” clue?+

The answer is ALAS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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