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“Lead” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jul 25, 202616 Across4 letters
Answer
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••••CLUE
4 letters · 16 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLUE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Lead”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2026, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Jul 25, 2026 grid
10DA great deal5 ltrs›11DCoach's lack, often9 ltrs›12DUnderground scheme?9 ltrs›13DProviders of support for travelers9 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••CLUE4 ltrs
•••••LEASH5 ltrs
•••••••PRECEDE7 ltrs
•••••GUIDE5 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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