What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Word after "leading" and "first"" from July 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word after "leading" and "first"”

This clue appeared as 4-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

LADY

Letters4

Starts withL

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 22, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Word after "leading" and "first"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with Y.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for July 22, 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 “Word after "leading" and "first"” clue?+

The answer is LADY (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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