We found 163 possible answers for the crossword clue "Lead dog", which was last featured in Universal Crossword on September 5, 2025. The most probable answer is ALPHA (5 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.
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163 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ALPHA
Lead dog
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
99%
ALPHA
Lead dog
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
50%
LEASH
Dog lead
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
50%
LEASH
Dog lead
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
FIDO
Classic dog name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
8%
FIDO
Classic dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
8%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
8%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
8%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
STAR
Take the lead
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
STAR
Take the lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
8%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
EDNA
Honey Cone lead singer Wright
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
8%
EDNA
Honey Cone lead singer Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
8%
UPONE
Holding a small lead
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
8%
UPONE
Holding a small lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
8%
AHEAD
In the lead
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
8%
AHEAD
In the lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
8%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
SHEP
Herding dog name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
SHEP
Herding dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
BUN
Hot dog holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
BUN
Hot dog holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
8%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
8%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
8%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
8%
DANE
Great __: big dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
DANE
Great __: big dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
PUP
Little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
PUP
Little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
YOGAPOSE
Downward dog, e.g.
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
YOGAPOSE
Downward dog, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
SHAR
__-pei: wrinkly dog from China
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
SHAR
__-pei: wrinkly dog from China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
ASTA
"The Thin Man" dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
ASTA
"The Thin Man" dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
SIT
Basic dog command
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
SIT
Basic dog command
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
8%
PEI
Shar-__: wrinkly dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
PEI
Shar-__: wrinkly dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
TUBETOPS
Garments that may lead to cold shoulders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
TUBETOPS
Garments that may lead to cold shoulders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
ROTTIE
Black-and-tan dog, for short
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
ROTTIE
Black-and-tan dog, for short
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
FUR
Hair of the dog?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
FUR
Hair of the dog?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
LICKS
Affection from a dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
LICKS
Affection from a dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
MUTT
Mixed-breed dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
MUTT
Mixed-breed dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
OTTO
“Beetle Bailey” dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
OTTO
“Beetle Bailey” dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
CBD
Extract in some dog treats, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
8%
CBD
Extract in some dog treats, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
8%
BASSET
Type of dog serenaded by Elvis on "The Steve Allen Show"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
BASSET
Type of dog serenaded by Elvis on "The Steve Allen Show"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
ASTRO
"The Jetsons" dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
ASTRO
"The Jetsons" dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
ROADS
All ___ lead to Rome
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
ROADS
All ___ lead to Rome
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
OOH
"Hot diggity dog!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
OOH
"Hot diggity dog!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
IDTAG
Jangler on a dog collar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
8%
IDTAG
Jangler on a dog collar
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
8%
COIF
What teasing might lead to?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
8%
COIF
What teasing might lead to?
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
8%
PLUTO
Mickey Mouse's pet dog
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
PLUTO
Mickey Mouse's pet dog
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
8%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
BERNARD
Saint __: dog breed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
BERNARD
Saint __: dog breed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
WEENIE
Hot dog, casually
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
WEENIE
Hot dog, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
8%
WHITEONIONS
Hot dog option
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
8%
WHITEONIONS
Hot dog option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
8%
APSO
Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
APSO
Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
CUR
Aggressive dog
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
8%
CUR
Aggressive dog
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
UNIONREP
Local labor leader
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
UNIONREP
Local labor leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
ELDER
Respected leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
ELDER
Respected leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
GIRL
Scout leader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GIRL
Scout leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EMIR
Dubai leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
EMIR
Dubai leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EMPEROR
Japanese leader
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
EMPEROR
Japanese leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
CEO
Corp. leader
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
CEO
Corp. leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
IMAM
Mosque leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
IMAM
Mosque leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
HOST
Party leader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
HOST
Party leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ABBOT
Monastery leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ABBOT
Monastery leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
DEAN
Campus leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
DEAN
Campus leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TITO
Bandleader Puente
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
TITO
Bandleader Puente
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
LENIN
Bolshevik leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
LENIN
Bolshevik leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
HITIT
Bandleader's command
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
HITIT
Bandleader's command
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
EPI
Allergist's lead-in to Pen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
EPI
Allergist's lead-in to Pen
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
GUTTERBALL
*Misleads in an alley
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GUTTERBALL
*Misleads in an alley
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
OMAHABEACH
*Storied Gilead locale
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OMAHABEACH
*Storied Gilead locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
COX
Crew team leader
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
COX
Crew team leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
YOGIS
Ashram leaders
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
YOGIS
Ashram leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
ROY
Civil rights leader Wilkins
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
ROY
Civil rights leader Wilkins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
LIETO
Mislead
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
LIETO
Mislead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
TEAMMANAGERS
Group leaders
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TEAMMANAGERS
Group leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SATATOP
Led, as a leaderboard
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SATATOP
Led, as a leaderboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
MBA
Corp. leader's degree
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
MBA
Corp. leader's degree
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
BREED
Beagle or bulldog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
BREED
Beagle or bulldog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
PETS
Cats and dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
PETS
Cats and dogs
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
DOWNING
*Address for a British leader, casually
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
DOWNING
*Address for a British leader, casually
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
RAH
Cheerleader's syllable
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
RAH
Cheerleader's syllable
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
MEDIUMS
Seance leaders
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
MEDIUMS
Seance leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
INTER
State leader?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
INTER
State leader?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
POURS
Rains cats and dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
POURS
Rains cats and dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
IRENE
Red Velvet leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
IRENE
Red Velvet leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
WAGS
Happy dog's movements
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
WAGS
Happy dog's movements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
CESAR
Labor leader Chavez
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
CESAR
Labor leader Chavez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
CEE
Community leader?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CEE
Community leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
HIHON
Casual lead-in to "I'm home"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
HIHON
Casual lead-in to "I'm home"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SGT
Drill leader: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
SGT
Drill leader: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
DEE
Deputy leader?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
DEE
Deputy leader?
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
POPE
Vatican leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
POPE
Vatican leader
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
RABBI
Jewish leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
RABBI
Jewish leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
TARS
Sea dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
TARS
Sea dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
MASTIFFS
Some large dogs
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
MASTIFFS
Some large dogs
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
PAWS
Cats' dogs?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
PAWS
Cats' dogs?
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
AKA
Alias lead-in
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
AKA
Alias lead-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
CHAIRS
Committee leaders
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
CHAIRS
Committee leaders
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
SNOOT
Spot to boop a doggo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
SNOOT
Spot to boop a doggo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
LABS
"Chocolate" dogs, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
LABS
"Chocolate" dogs, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
PUPS
Young dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
PUPS
Young dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
PMS
Can. leaders
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
PMS
Can. leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
CLERICS
Religious leaders
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
CLERICS
Religious leaders
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
ATF
Org. with bomb-sniffing dogs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ATF
Org. with bomb-sniffing dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
DAYAN
One-eyed military leader Moshe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
DAYAN
One-eyed military leader Moshe
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
CHAIR
Committee leader
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
CHAIR
Committee leader
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
WAG
What happy dogs' tails do
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
WAG
What happy dogs' tails do
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
ECO
"Friendly" lead-in
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
ECO
"Friendly" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
SLEDRIDES
Winter trips powered by dogs
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
SLEDRIDES
Winter trips powered by dogs
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
AKITAS
Japanese dogs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
AKITAS
Japanese dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
MICRO
"Chip" or "brew" lead-in
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
MICRO
"Chip" or "brew" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
GANDHI
Indian leader of nonviolent protests
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
GANDHI
Indian leader of nonviolent protests
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
ANIL
Kapoor of "Slumdog Millionaire"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
ANIL
Kapoor of "Slumdog Millionaire"
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
COCA
"Cola" lead-in
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
COCA
"Cola" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
AROD
MLB's all-time grand slam leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
AROD
MLB's all-time grand slam leader
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
ZEE
Zimbabwe's leader?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
ZEE
Zimbabwe's leader?
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
EPA
Govt. pollution watchdog
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
EPA
Govt. pollution watchdog
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
SHAH
Former Iranian leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
SHAH
Former Iranian leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
LECH
Solidarity leader Walesa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
LECH
Solidarity leader Walesa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
BEG
Plead
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
BEG
Plead
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
MAYOR
Municipal leader
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
MAYOR
Municipal leader
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
TSAR
Former Russian leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
TSAR
Former Russian leader
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
ZEUS
Olympian leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
ZEUS
Olympian leader
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
REDHERRING
Misleading clue
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
REDHERRING
Misleading clue
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
ASSIST
Pass that leads to a score
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
ASSIST
Pass that leads to a score
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
AKELA
Cub Scouts leader
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
AKELA
Cub Scouts leader
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
CLEA
"But I'm a Cheerleader" actress DuVall
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
CLEA
"But I'm a Cheerleader" actress DuVall
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
1%
PAGE
What a dog-ear marks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
PAGE
What a dog-ear marks
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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How many possible solutions does "Lead dog" have?
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