Beginning of a story, for a journalist Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Beginning of a story, for a journalist” from the New York Times crossword of January 13, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 13, 2026
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LEDE is the answer to “Beginning of a story, for a journalist”. It means the introductory section of a news story.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The introductory section of a news story.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ELED.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “A journalist might bury one”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Beginning of a story, for a journalist”?
LEDE, 4 letters: the introductory section of a news story.
When was “Beginning of a story, for a journalist” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 13, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with L.