Lead-in to café or criminal Crossword Clue

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Lead-in to café or criminal Crossword Answer

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LEAD-IN (noun)
1. the introductory section of a story
2. wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
CRIMINAL (noun)
1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
CRIMINAL (adjective)
1. involving or being or having the nature of a crime
2. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

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