What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "What first has over second" from March 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“What first has over second”

This clue appeared as 60-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LEAD

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 7, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What first has over second” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 7, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What first has over second” clue?+

The answer is LEAD (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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