Crossword clue
“Musical lead-in to beat”
This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 5, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
AFROLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withO
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Musical lead-in to beat” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 5, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Musical lead-in to beat” clue?+
The answer is AFRO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 5, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 5, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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