Stumped by the crossword clue "Lead writer?"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on November 12, 2023. We've scoured our database and found 157 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is PENCIL (6 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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157 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PENCIL
Lead writer?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
99%
PENCIL
Lead writer?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
8%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
8%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
8%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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%
POET
Ode writer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
8%
POET
Ode writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
8%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
8%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
8%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
REE
Food writer Drummond
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
8%
REE
Food writer Drummond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
8%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
8%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
8%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 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%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
8%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
8%
DOC
Rx writer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
8%
DOC
Rx writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
8%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 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%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 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%
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%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
ALAIN
Harlem Renaissance writer Locke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
8%
ALAIN
Harlem Renaissance writer Locke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
8%
ICER
"Happy Birthday" writer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
ICER
"Happy Birthday" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
HARTE
American short story writer Bret
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
HARTE
American short story writer Bret
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 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%
LESLEA
"Daddy, Papa, and Me" writer Newman
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
LESLEA
"Daddy, Papa, and Me" writer Newman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
OBAMA
"The Light We Carry" writer Michelle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
OBAMA
"The Light We Carry" writer Michelle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
URIS
"Exodus" writer Leon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
URIS
"Exodus" writer Leon
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 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%
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%
ERMA
Humor writer Bombeck
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
ERMA
Humor writer Bombeck
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
GIL
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" writer Scott-Heron
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
GIL
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" writer Scott-Heron
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 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%
ADA
Mathematician and writer Lovelace
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
ADA
Mathematician and writer Lovelace
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
ANON
Short story writer?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
8%
ANON
Short story writer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
8%
EDITH
"The Buccaneers" writer Wharton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
EDITH
"The Buccaneers" writer Wharton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
URSULA
"Earthsea" series writer __ K. Le Guin
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
URSULA
"Earthsea" series writer __ K. Le Guin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
IRMA
Cookbook writer Rombauer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
8%
IRMA
Cookbook writer Rombauer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
8%
ANN
"The Baby-Sitters Club" writer __ M. Martin
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
ANN
"The Baby-Sitters Club" writer __ M. Martin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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%
COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 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%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 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%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 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%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 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%
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%
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%
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%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 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%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 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%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 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%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 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%
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%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
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%
MBA
Corp. leader's degree
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
MBA
Corp. leader's degree
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
AGEE
"The African Queen" screenwriter James
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
AGEE
"The African Queen" screenwriter James
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
RUFUS
Singer-songwriter Wainwright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RUFUS
Singer-songwriter Wainwright
LA Times Daily 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%
NIA
"Hedda" writer/director DaCosta
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
NIA
"Hedda" writer/director DaCosta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 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%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PETESEEGER
"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PETESEEGER
"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PAULSIMON
"You Can Call Me Al" singer-songwriter
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PAULSIMON
"You Can Call Me Al" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PHOEBESNOW
"Poetry Man" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PHOEBESNOW
"Poetry Man" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 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%
ROB
"Catastrophe" writer/star Delaney
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ROB
"Catastrophe" writer/star Delaney
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 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%
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%
SCRIPT
Screenwriter's output
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SCRIPT
Screenwriter's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 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%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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DEE
Deputy leader?
(3)
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Feb 7, 2026
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DEE
Deputy leader?
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POPE
Vatican leader
(4)
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Feb 3, 2026
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POPE
Vatican leader
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ONO
Lennon's "Imagine" co-writer
(3)
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Feb 2, 2026
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ONO
Lennon's "Imagine" co-writer
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RABBI
Jewish leader
(5)
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Jan 25, 2026
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RABBI
Jewish leader
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RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
(4)
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Jan 18, 2026
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RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
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SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
(5)
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Jan 15, 2026
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SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
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CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
(5)
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Jan 12, 2026
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CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
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AKA
Alias lead-in
(3)
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Jan 7, 2026
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AKA
Alias lead-in
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PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
(11)
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Jan 6, 2026
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PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
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CHAIRS
Committee leaders
(6)
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Jan 1, 2026
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CHAIRS
Committee leaders
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
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SIC
(Original writer's error)
(3)
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Jan 1, 2026
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SIC
(Original writer's error)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
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DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
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DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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STEIG
"Doctor De Soto" writer/illustrator William
(5)
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Dec 25, 2025
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STEIG
"Doctor De Soto" writer/illustrator William
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
(6)
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Dec 20, 2025
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NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" writer/director Harold
(5)
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Dec 19, 2025
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RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" writer/director Harold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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PMS
Can. leaders
(3)
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Dec 13, 2025
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PMS
Can. leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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CLERICS
Religious leaders
(7)
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Dec 12, 2025
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CLERICS
Religious leaders
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CURTISMAYFIELD
"Superfly" singer/songwriter
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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CURTISMAYFIELD
"Superfly" singer/songwriter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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DAYAN
One-eyed military leader Moshe
(5)
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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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ECO
"Friendly" lead-in
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
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ECO
"Friendly" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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RISK
Underwriter's concern
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
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RISK
Underwriter's concern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
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SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
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SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
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MICRO
"Chip" or "brew" lead-in
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
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MICRO
"Chip" or "brew" lead-in
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EDGAR
Mystery writers' award
(5)
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Nov 5, 2025
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EDGAR
Mystery writers' award
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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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COCA
"Cola" lead-in
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
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COCA
"Cola" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 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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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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ERIC
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" writer/illustrator Carle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
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ERIC
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" writer/illustrator Carle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
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SHAH
Former Iranian leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
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SHAH
Former Iranian leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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LECH
Solidarity leader Walesa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
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LECH
Solidarity leader Walesa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
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SHERYLC
"All I Wanna Do" singer-songwriter
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
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SHERYLC
"All I Wanna Do" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
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MATT
"Good Will Hunting" co-writer Damon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
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MATT
"Good Will Hunting" co-writer Damon
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
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BEG
Plead
(3)
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Sep 28, 2025
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BEG
Plead
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MAYOR
Municipal leader
(5)
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Sep 26, 2025
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MAYOR
Municipal leader
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lead writer?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 157 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PENCIL (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lead writer?"?
The best answer for "Lead writer?" is PENCIL with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lead writer?" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 12, 2023.