Crossword clue
“Lead-in to cake in Southern cuisine”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 21, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
HOELetters3
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lead-in to cake in Southern cuisine” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 21, 2025 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Lead-in to cake in Southern cuisine” clue?+
The answer is HOE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 21, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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