Crossword Clue:

Beginning that leads to a sum?

Answer	Crossword Clue
COGITO	Beginning that leads to a sum?
DUEL	Contest that leads to a draw
IMSORRYBUTTHE	Beginning of a private message that all the readers of the A.V. Club now get to listen in on

CRIME	Error that leads to trial
VIA	Road that leads to Rome?
BOO	Word that leads to some starts?
SUEZ	Canal that leads to the Red Sea
SERMON	Speech that leads to some soul-searching
SANTAFETRAIL	Iron walkway that leads to the North Pole?
PINDROPSYNDROME	Extreme quietness in an office that leads to stress