Lead-in to "cola" for a fizzy drink Crossword Clue

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Lead-in to "cola" for a fizzy drink Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine
2. United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001)

Hint 2: 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
FIZZY (adjective)
1. hissing and bubbling

More Daily Themed Crossword (1/26/2026) Answers

Across

1. Side-walking crustacean with claws

5. Another word for “donkey”

8. "Is it ___ late to apologize?"

11. "Pick up the ___" (gather speed)

12. Seek damages, in court

13. ___ Solo, "Star Wars" character played by Harrison Ford

14. "Saving Private ___" (1998 film starring Tom Hanks)

15. Credit ___ (cash alternative)

16. Enjoyed breakfast

17. Ruler measure

19. ___ Hill, country star with popular songs like "Breathe" and "The Way You Love Me." Find her partner in duets and real-life at 57a!

21. “___-hoo! Look over here!

22. ___-cone (shaved ice dessert)

23. Chart-topping song, say

26. Foldable camp bed

28. Group playing on the same side in a sport

32. Pleasing smell from the kitchen

34. Award-winning singer with chart-toppers like "Umbrella" and "Diamonds." Match this superstar with her famous musical partner at 49d!

37. Great ___ (breed for Scooby-Doo)

38. Singer Max of "Sweet but Psycho"

39. "Where ___ begin?" ("I'm not sure where to start"): 2 wds.

40. Headbutting farm animal

43. Little white lie

45. ___ Gomez, pop star and former Disney child actress with tunes like "Same Old Love" and "Good for You." See 4d for her famous other half!

48. Go through "Pride and Prejudice," say

51. Roaring Twenties or Swinging Sixties, e.g.

52. Relaxes in a chair

55. Continent to visit if you want to see the Taj Mahal

57. ___ McGraw, country singer behind tracks like "It's Your Love" and "Just to See You Smile." Have you found his famous partner waiting at 19a?

58. "Cross my heart and hope to ___"

59. Actress Leslie ___ of "The Cable Guy"

60. Isn't ___ bit like you and me? (Beatles lyric): 2 wds.

61. Amniotic ___ (fetus-protecting pouch)

62. "Soft" or "sweet" follower

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1. Paramedics' life-saving procedure Abbr.

2. X-___ vision (Superman’s power)

3. Breakfast bowl berry

4. ___ Blanco, music producer known for popular anthems like "Eastside" and "I Found You." Look for his hitmaker partner at 45a!

5. Pretty ___ picture: 2 wds.

6. Rides a board on the water, say

7. Typical four-door family car (anagram of "deans")

8. “All ___ glitters is not gold”

9. Solemn pledge

10. Numero uno

15. Jimmy ___ (high fashion shoe brand)

20. Minuscule amount that's also a Greek letter

23. "You ___ me at hello" (iconic line from "Jerry Maguire")

24. Retirement savings plan initials

25. Unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds

27. X-___ large

29. December's position, on a calendar

30. Spanish “year”

31. Chiang ___, Thailand’s second-largest city

33. "It's a ___ formality" (basic)

35. Fertility clinic treatment: Abbr.

36. Shampoo and conditioner target

41. Question's response, for short

42. ___ of honor (brides' chief attendants)

44. Rays of light

45. ___ Meyers of late-night TV

46. Buffalo's "creepy-sounding" Great Lake

47. Dalai ___, Tibetan spiritual leader

49. ___ Rocky, chart-topping rapper with songs like "Am I Dreaming" and "Everyday." Check 34a for the other half of this musical pair!

50. T. rex or triceratops, for short

53. "Aunt," in Madrid

54. "Hold on for a ___!"

56. "The ___ Bully" (2006 animated movie)

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