What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Leader of Red Velvet" from June 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Leader of Red Velvet”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

IRENE

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Leader of Red Velvet” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 15, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Leader of Red Velvet” clue?+

The answer is IRENE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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