Lead-in to "Caps" or "Balls" Crossword Clue

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Lead-in to "Caps" or "Balls" Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

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
LEAD (verb)
1. be in charge of
2. take somebody somewhere
LEAD (noun)
1. the introductory section of a story
2. a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

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More Daily Themed Crossword (2/15/2026) Answers

Across

1. Miner's resource

4. "Check" follower in Chess

8. ___ as a fox (crafty)

11. "It's so funny!" in textspeak: Abbr.

12. Strong impulse or desire, say

13. Actress ___ West of "My Little Chickadee"

14. Water-blocking construction, like Hoover or Three Gorges

15. Aluminum ___ (wrap for leftovers)

16. Coca-___ (soft drink)

17. Landing spots for Santa

19. Sweet cube you may add to your coffee ... or an adorable nickname for your favorite person

20. "___ Hard" (1988 action thriller film starring Bruce Willis)

21. "Industry Baby" rapper, Lil ___ X

22. Reason to pull over

25. Round, orange veggie that's used to make jack-o'-lanterns ... or an adorable nickname for your favorite person

29. Unreturned serve in tennis

30. Browser destination

31. From point ___ point B (from one place to another): 2 wds.

32. Sweet, creamy dessert that's similar to a custard ... or an adorable nickname for your favorite person

35. Just ___ (the slightest bit): 2 wds.

36. "Half-A-Room" artist Yoko

37. VCR format: Abbr.

39. ___ from the past (nostalgia)

42. Sweet chocolate chip treat that might be dunked in milk ... or an adorable nickname for your favorite person

45. “The Adventures of ___ Tin Tin” (’50s children’s TV series)

46. Gush, with "over"

47. Finger-painting class for a kindergartner

49. Doll whose name was inspired by James Whitcomb Riley's poetry

50. "Peek-a-boo, ___ you!": 2 wds.

51. Actress Farrow of “The Great Gatsby”

52. Maiden name indicator

53. Trust with on

54. Triple ___ (orange-flavored liqueur)

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1. Opposite of "young"

2. Big cat's growl

3. Muppet from "Sesame Street" known for being ticklish

4. Breakfast item that looks like a cupcake without frosting ... or an adorable nickname for your favorite person

5. Woke up, say

6. ___ Fridays (restaurant chain): Abbr.

7. "Shocking" freshwater creature

8. Urban visibility hazard

9. "___ Land" (Ryan Gosling movie) 2 wds.

10. 365-day span

16. On the ___ of (brink)

18. Poetic homage

19. “Are we on the ___ page?”

21. Tough ___ to crack

22. Maple syrup source

23. Hospital unit for critically-ill patients: Abbr.

24. Cranberry color

25. Babe or Peppa, e.g.

26. Actress ___ Dennings of "Thor"

27. "Don't make ___ habit": 2 wds.

28. Approve with a head gesture

33. Uno uno

34. Bank account earnings, for short

35. Say "what?" or "who?"

37. One of five in "sequoia"

38. Sweet stuff from a beehive ... or an adorable nickname for your favorite person

39. Kellogg’s Raisin ___

40. Checkout nuisance

41. Actress Bancroft

42. Word with "pencil" or "pillow"

43. Popular pet food brand

44. Great Lake that is the source of the Niagara River

46. Cone-producing evergreen

48. Washingtons Sea-__ Airport

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