What is the answer to "Lead-up to a date?" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Lead-up to a date?" is ASOF (4 letters).

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Lead-up to a date? LA Times Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 16, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Lead-up to a date?” from the LA Times Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

ASOF

4 letters · Down · last seen August 16, 2026

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