“Led the charge” crossword clue
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••••••••CRUSADED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRUSADED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Led the charge”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 9, 2026, where it runs at 54 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 9, 2026 grid35DRom-com plot points9 ltrs›45DShady, in modern parlance3 ltrs›49DFlat hat3 ltrs›50DElba who portrayed Nelson Mandela5 ltrs›51D"Some ___!"5 ltrs›54DJava ingredient?4 ltrs›55DListing on a jobs website4 ltrs›56DLosing effort4 ltrs›
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