Crossword clue
“Great Leap Forward leader”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
MAOLetters3
Starts withM
Ends withO
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Great Leap Forward leader” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 4, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Great Leap Forward leader” clue?+
The answer is MAO (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on August 4, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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