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“Person in the lead”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Person in the lead”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, November 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter S
Last letter R
S ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S T A R

The answer to “Person in the lead” is STAR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Person in the lead” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, November 13, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is STAR — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with R.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer STAR

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Frequently asked questions about “Person in the lead”

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

The verified answer is STAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Person in the lead”?

The answer STAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Person in the lead” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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