Lead-in to a surprising twist ... or a hint to 16-, 22-, 32- and 45-Across Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HERESTHEKICKER Lead-in to a surprising twist ... or a hint to 16-, 22-, 32- and 45-Across (14) New York Times Sep 13, 2022
5% FRANCISCO See 22-Across (9) New York Times Midi May 20, 2026
5% CUTTER See 22 Across (6) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 9, 2026
5% EMU 22-Across cousin (3) Newsday Apr 5, 2026
4% SPECIAL With 16 Across, restaurant's signature dish (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 24, 2026
4% SMITH see 22 Across (5) (5) Mirror Quiz May 23, 2026
4% PLACE see 16 Across (5) (5) Mirror Quiz May 21, 2026
4% VINYLRECORD LP or 45 (11) LA Times Daily May 20, 2026
4% ABOY see 22 Across (1,3) (4) Mirror Quiz May 16, 2026
4% ANDTHEDEAD see 16 Across (3,3,4) (10) Mirror Quiz May 16, 2026

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