The crossword solution for the term LEAD-IN TO 'OF MIND' OR 'OF WAR' is STATE, which is a five letter word. STATE is a noun that refers to a nation or its government, or to a particular condition or set of circumstances. It can also refer to a person's mental or emotional condition. In this context, it is used as a lead-in to the phrases 'of mind' and 'of war, ' which both refer to a person's mental or emotional STATE in relation to a certain situation.