What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Word after first or leading" from February 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Word after first or leading”

This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LADY

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Word after first or leading” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 18, 2025 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word after first or leading” clue?+

The answer is LADY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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