Crossword clue

“With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
LEADING
Letters7
Starts withL
Ends withG
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with L and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless” clue?+

The answer is LEADING (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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