Lead-in to X or Z Crossword Clue

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Lead-in to X or Z Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. informal term for information

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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19. Gasoline, across the pond

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29. Self-calmed, in a way

31. Foundation applicator

33. Competitions with freestyle events

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38. New York Taxi Workers Alliance and Student Workers of Columbia, for two

39. Big spoon or little spoon

42. Quaint stopovers

43. “The Communist Manifesto” author

44. Informal assignment for a college student?

46. 'Yellowjackets' network, for short

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47. Is (from)

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