What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Was ahead" from July 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Was ahead”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 3 times

LED

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Was ahead” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 28, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Was ahead” clue?+

The answer is LED (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on July 28, 2026.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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