“Leader of the pack” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALPHA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Leader of the pack”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 1 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.