“In the lead” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••AHEAD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AHEAD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “In the lead”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 15, 2025, where it runs at 55 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 15, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 15, 2025 grid54AOrg. concerned with nationwide traffic3 ltrs›59AHoops great ___ Thomas5 ltrs›62ADes Moines's domain13 ltrs›66ASphere ... or 4πr^2, for the surface of a sphere4 ltrs›69AAny member in the group with the 1965 hit "Turn! Turn! Turn!"4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 9, 2026NYT Crossword36 Across•••••ONTOPMay 15, 2025NYT Crossword55 Down•••••AHEADOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••AHEAD5 ltrs
•••••ONTOP5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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