Carrier lead-in to méxico

AERO

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue:\n\n**\"Prefix often seen in airline names, like in 'Aeroflot' or 'Aer Lingus'.\"**\n\nThis hint guides the solver toward recognizing \"aero\" as a common prefix in aviation-related terms without directly referencing \"méxico\" or giving away the answer."]

The clue **"Carrier lead-in to méxico"** leads to the answer **"AERO"** through the following breakdown: 1. **"Carrier"** – This hints at an airline or aviation-related term. "Aero" is a common prefix in airline names (e.g., Aeroméxico, Aeroflot). 2. **"Lead-in to méxico"** – The word "méxico" is preceded by "aero" in the name of the Mexican airline **Aeroméxico**. Thus, "aero" is the lead-in (prefix) to "méxico." The wordplay relies on recognizing "aero" as both an aviation term and a common prefix in airline branding. The clue cleverly combines a definition ("carrier") with a word structure hint ("lead-in to méxico").