Crossword clue

“Reductive neologism for a strong female lead”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

GIRLBOSS

Letters8

Starts withG

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 27, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Reductive neologism for a strong female lead” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 27, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with G and ends with S.

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The answer is GIRLBOSS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 27, 2026.

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