Crossword clue

“Lead-in to maker or breaker”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ICE
Letters3
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 25, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lead-in to maker or breaker” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 25, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with I and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 25, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

More clues from this puzzle

1AJokes (around)4 letters5ANot very spicy4 letters9ASuper 8 or Red Roof Inn5 letters14APaper cut?4 letters15ABig name in laptops4 letters16APublic relations concern5 letters17ASteamy segment in a movie9 letters19AFruit that makes your lips pucker5 letters

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lead-in to maker or breaker” clue?+

The answer is ICE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for May 25, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.