Lead-in to "whiz" or "willikers" Crossword Clue

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Lead-in to "whiz" or "willikers" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
(verb)
1. give a command to a horse to turn to the right side
2. turn to the right side

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
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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20. Title role for 46-Across in a five-film franchise (2 wds.)

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28. Took the hit, financially (2 wds.)

29. Macarena band __ del Río

30. Cribbage game piece

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33. Circular sealing gasket (Hyph.)

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56. Japanese money

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