Crossword clue
“First Soviet leader”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
LENINLetters5
Starts withL
Ends withN
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “First Soviet leader” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 16, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with N.
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What is the answer to the “First Soviet leader” clue?+
The answer is LENIN (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on December 16, 2025.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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