Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "First Soviet leader"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 29, 2025. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 176 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is LENIN (5 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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176 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LENIN
First Soviet leader
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
99%
LENIN
First Soviet leader
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
10%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
10%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
UNIONREP
Local labor leader
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
UNIONREP
Local labor leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
ELDER
Respected leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
ELDER
Respected leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
EMIR
Dubai leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
EMIR
Dubai leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
GIRL
Scout leader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
GIRL
Scout leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
EMPEROR
Japanese leader
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
EMPEROR
Japanese leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
CEO
Corp. leader
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
CEO
Corp. leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
IMAM
Mosque leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
IMAM
Mosque leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
HOST
Party leader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
HOST
Party leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
ABBOT
Monastery leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
5%
ABBOT
Monastery leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
DEAN
Campus leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
DEAN
Campus leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
5%
WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
COX
Crew team leader
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
COX
Crew team leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
ROY
Civil rights leader Wilkins
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
ROY
Civil rights leader Wilkins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
LAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
LAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
DOWNING
*Address for a British leader, casually
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
DOWNING
*Address for a British leader, casually
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
INTER
State leader?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
INTER
State leader?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
IRENE
Red Velvet leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
IRENE
Red Velvet leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
CESAR
Labor leader Chavez
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
CESAR
Labor leader Chavez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
CEE
Community leader?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
CEE
Community leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
DEE
Deputy leader?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
DEE
Deputy leader?
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
SGT
Drill leader: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
SGT
Drill leader: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
POPE
Vatican leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
POPE
Vatican leader
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
RABBI
Jewish leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
RABBI
Jewish leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
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OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
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EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
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ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
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MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
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ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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DAYAN
One-eyed military leader Moshe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
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DAYAN
One-eyed military leader Moshe
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
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CHAIR
Committee leader
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
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CHAIR
Committee leader
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
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SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
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SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
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DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
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AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
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AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
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EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
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AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
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OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
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OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
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SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
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SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
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PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
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UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
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URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
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CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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GANDHI
Indian leader of nonviolent protests
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
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GANDHI
Indian leader of nonviolent protests
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
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PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
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SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
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AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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ZEE
Zimbabwe's leader?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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ZEE
Zimbabwe's leader?
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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AROD
MLB's all-time grand slam leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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AROD
MLB's all-time grand slam leader
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
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PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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TITO
Bandleader Puente
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
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TITO
Bandleader Puente
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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HITIT
Bandleader's command
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
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HITIT
Bandleader's command
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
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YOGIS
Ashram leaders
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
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YOGIS
Ashram leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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TEAMMANAGERS
Group leaders
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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TEAMMANAGERS
Group leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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SATATOP
Led, as a leaderboard
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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SATATOP
Led, as a leaderboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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MBA
Corp. leader's degree
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
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MBA
Corp. leader's degree
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
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IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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RAH
Cheerleader's syllable
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
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RAH
Cheerleader's syllable
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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MEDIUMS
Seance leaders
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
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MEDIUMS
Seance leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
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RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
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CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
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PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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CHAIRS
Committee leaders
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
CHAIRS
Committee leaders
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
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PMS
Can. leaders
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
PMS
Can. leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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CLERICS
Religious leaders
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
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CLERICS
Religious leaders
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
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ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
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ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
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ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
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TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
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Triathlon vehicle
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Saturn feature
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Military squad
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Plie and chasse, e.g. (In this answer, note letter six)
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Crossed paths
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "First Soviet leader" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LENIN (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "First Soviet leader"?
The best answer for "First Soviet leader" is LENIN with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "First Soviet leader" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 29, 2025.