What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Leader of Germany?" from January 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Leader of Germany?”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SOFTG

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withG

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 9, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Leader of Germany?” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2025 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with G, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Leader of Germany?” clue?+

The answer is SOFTG (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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