The Clue
Preface (5 letter answer)
The Answer
INTRO
Tags
Notes
The answer INTRO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
Related Clues
Foreword
Opener
Opening
Prelim
Prelude
Prologue
Start
Vamp
Ballad lead-in
Beginning, for short
Conclusion's opposite
Emcee's delivery
Emcee's function
Emcee's spiel
Emcee's task
Foreword, for short
Job for an emcee
Musical lead-in
Musical vamp
Opening bars
Opening, for short
Opening words
Relative of a prelim
Setup, of a sort
Words from an emcee
101 course, typically
"Ladies and gentlemen ...," e.g.
Many a freshman course
Musical passage, for short
Opening monologue, for short
Opening segment, for short
Part of the front matter
Pop song lead-in
Definition
INTRO as a noun:
1. (presentation, introduction, intro) = formally making a person known to another or to the public
2. a brief introductory passage to a piece of popular music