Lead-in to 'buds' or 'muffs' Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EAR Lead-in to 'buds' or 'muffs' (3) USA Today Jul 5, 2021
7% NIP ___ it in the bud (3)
7% PAL Bud (3) LA Times Daily Dec 14, 2025
7% LOU Bud's bud in comedy (3) LA Times Daily Nov 25, 2025
7% ERR Muff or fluff (3) New York Times Nov 12, 2025
6% GRAFT Inserted bud (5) The Washington Post Mini Dec 17, 2025
6% STARLETS Budding actresses (8) Premier Sunday Nov 30, 2025
6% BESTIE Closest bud (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 29, 2025
6% STAR Lead (4) LA Times Daily Nov 28, 2025
6% AHEAD In the lead (5) Newsday Nov 23, 2025

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