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“In the lead”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “In the lead”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 27, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter A
Last letter D
A ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

A H E A D

The answer to “In the lead” is AHEAD

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 27, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “In the lead” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is AHEAD — a 5-letter word that begins with A and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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AHEAD has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “In the lead”

What is the answer to “In the lead” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is AHEAD — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “In the lead”?

The answer AHEAD contains 5 letters.

Was “In the lead” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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