The answer to the crossword clue "Take the lead" is most likely STAR, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on June 21, 2026, and we found 166 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in STAR sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Take the lead:
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166 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STAR
Take the lead
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
99%
STAR
Take the lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 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%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
8%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
8%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
RUES
Wants to take back
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%
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%
SWAP
Give and take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
SWAP
Give and take
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 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%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
8%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
8%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
8%
OPED
Newspaper take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
OPED
Newspaper take
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
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%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
POV
Personal take, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
POV
Personal take, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 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%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
8%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
8%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
8%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 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%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 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%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
HOT
Word with tip or take
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
HOT
Word with tip or take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 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%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 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%
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%
ERROR
Mistake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
ERROR
Mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
CAM
Vid taker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 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%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
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%
ANY
"__ takers?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ takers?"
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%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 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%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 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%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 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%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
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%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 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%
DIETS
Intake plans
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DIETS
Intake plans
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%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 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%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 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%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 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%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
LA Times Daily 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%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 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%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 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%
TESTEE
Exam taker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
INTER
State leader?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
INTER
State leader?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
SET
Fully taken care of
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SET
Fully taken care of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
REPO
Car that's taken back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
REPO
Car that's taken back
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
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%
PEG
Tent stake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
PEG
Tent stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
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%
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%
RABBI
Jewish leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
RABBI
Jewish leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 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%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 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%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
CHAIRS
Committee leaders
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
CHAIRS
Committee leaders
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
SIC
(Not my mistake)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
SIC
(Not my mistake)
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 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%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
INT
QB mistake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
INT
QB mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 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%
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%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
LA Times Daily 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%
HAVE
Partake of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
HAVE
Partake of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 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%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 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%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 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%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 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%
NONE
"___ taken"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
NONE
"___ taken"
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 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%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 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
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British unit of mass
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Like a good handshake
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Dines after 10, say
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Take the lead" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 166 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Take the lead"?
The best answer for "Take the lead" is STAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Take the lead" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 21, 2026.