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“Was in charge of”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Was in charge of”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, January 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter L
Last letter D
L ? D

A 3-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

L E D

The answer to “Was in charge of” is LED

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Jan 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 1 33% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter L starts with

The clue “Was in charge of” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is LED — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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.

Other clues with the answer LED

LED has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Was in first place” Apr 20, 2026 “Blazed a trail” Apr 19, 2026 “Set the pace” Feb 6, 2026 “Showed the way” Jan 26, 2026 “Went first” Jan 1, 2026 “Was ahead of everyone else” Oct 29, 2025 “Took command of” Sep 7, 2025 “Was in first place” Sep 1, 2025 “Guided” Aug 10, 2025 “Went first” Aug 4, 2025 “Was in first place” Jul 7, 2025 “Was in first place” Apr 28, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Was in charge of”

What is the answer to “Was in charge of” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is LED — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Was in charge of”?

The answer LED contains 3 letters.

Was “Was in charge of” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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