What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lead, as a meeting" from December 31, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Lead, as a meeting”

This clue appeared as 60-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHAIR

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 31, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lead, as a meeting” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 31, 2025 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lead, as a meeting” clue?+

The answer is CHAIR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 31, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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