This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ E
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LEDE as a word: (chiefly US, journalism) The introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper, or a news or other type of article; the lead or lead-in; (obsolete) A man; a person.
LEDE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 13, 2026.
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