Had the lead crossword clue
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STARRED — the 7-letter solution to “Had the lead”, entered at 15 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 27, 2026.
About this clue
“Had the lead” appeared as 15 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 27, 2026, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 26, 2026.
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What is the answer to “Had the lead”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the answer to “Had the lead” is STARRED — 7 letters, entered at 15 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Had the lead” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been STARRED, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 7 letters and starts with S.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.