Lead-in to pilot or pay Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Lead-in to pilot or pay”
THE ANSWER
AUTO
The answer to “Lead-in to pilot or pay” is AUTO.
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NYT Crossword August 23 2026AUTOFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Lead-in to pilot or pay” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on August 23 2026. The verified answer is a 4 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Auto in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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