Crossword clue
“In the lead”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 5 times
AHEADLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “In the lead” ran in the Newsday Crossword on July 16, 2025 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for July 16, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “In the lead” clue?+
The answer is AHEAD (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of July 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 5 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on July 16, 2025.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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