Crossword clue
“Source of many an explosive news story”
This clue appeared as 26-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
LEAKLetters4
Starts withL
Ends withK
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Source of many an explosive news story” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 25, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with K.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Source of many an explosive news story” clue?+
The answer is LEAK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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