“Was ahead in a race” crossword clue
Answer
L
E
D
•••LED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Was ahead in a race”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 1, 2025, where it runs at 13 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
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