Crossword clue
“Leader of the pack”
This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
ALPHAMALELetters9
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Leader of the pack” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on September 23, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for September 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Leader of the pack” clue?+
The answer is ALPHAMALE (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of September 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.
How do I find other Midi answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 23, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.