What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lead-in to determined or destined" from March 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Lead-in to determined or destined”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

PRE

Letters3

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Lead-in to determined or destined” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 5, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lead-in to determined or destined” clue?+

The answer is PRE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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