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Leading Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Leading featured in LA Times Daily puzzle on August 16, 2026. We have found 42 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AHEAD.
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29 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHEAD Leading | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 16, 2026 |
| AHEADOF Leading | (7) | The Times Sunday Concise | May 24, 2026 |
| PREMIER Leading (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Aug 19, 2025 |
| TOP Leading | (3) | Newsday | Nov 8, 2024 |
| ONTOP Leading | (5) | Newsday | Sep 20, 2024 |
| FIRST Leading | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Sep 4, 2024 |
| STAR Leading | (4) | New York Times | Aug 3, 2024 |
| SURPASSING Leading | (10) | ||
| INCONTROL Leading | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 3, 2023 |
| ARCH Leading | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Apr 26, 2023 |
13 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29% | CAUSES Leads to | (6) | Commuter | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 29% | CLUE Lead | (4) | New York Times | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 29% | MIS Leading lead-in | (3) | LA Times Daily | Mar 8, 2017 |
| 28% | INTRO Lead-in | (5) | Thomas Joseph | May 12, 2026 |
| 27% | PIPE Lead lead, in "Clue" | (4) | Universal | Dec 23, 2015 |
| 27% | SALES Leads lead to them | (5) | USA Today | Jun 4, 2015 |
| 27% | ADITS These may lead to lead | (5) | ||
| 27% | ADIT This may lead to lead | (4) | ||
| 26% | BEAHEAD Lead | (7) | ||
| 26% | BADDEAL LEAD | (7) |
Clues for The LA Times Daily Puzzle on August 16, 2026
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In a crossword puzzle, "Leading" is a clue for the word "AHEAD." This word signifies being in front or making progress. It's a common term used to describe being in a forward position or having an advantage over others.