Lead-in to "drink and be merry" Crossword Clue

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Lead-in to "drink and be merry" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. take in food; used of animals only
2. use up (resources or materials)

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
DRINK (verb)
1. propose a toast to
2. be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
DRINK (noun)
1. any liquid suitable for drinking
2. the act of swallowing

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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15. Slipped ___ (back injury)

16. Pamela ___, "Baywatch" actress

18. Car cleaning cloth, maybe

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25. Stops marching, say

26. Low and marshy wetland (rhymes with "den")

27. Prefix with "hazard" or "degradable"

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31. "You're the ___ to my yang"

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33. Kung ___ tofu (vegan Chinese delicacy)

34. What you do with your eyes

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36. '___ there be light'

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38. ___ the Riveter, icon associated with WWII

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