| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| GREATNEWS | Lead-in to an exciting announcement |
| YOURATTENTIONPLEASE | Start of an announcement ... or a hint to what's hidden in the answers to the six starred clues |
| ASISEEIT | Lead-in to an opinion |
| AKA | Lead-in to an alias |
| INTERALIA | Lead-in to an example |
| ABOUTTHAT | Lead-in to an awkward topic |
| OTOH | Texted lead-in to an alternative |
| ALLHAIL | Lead-in to an exalted leader's name |
