Was ahead crossword clue

Answer
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LED

LED — the 3-letter solution to “Was ahead”, entered at 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 01, 2021.

About this clue

“Was ahead” appeared as 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 01, 2021, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 9 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 12, 2026.

Letters
3
Position
17 Down
Times seen
9

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Was ahead”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, October 1, 2021, the answer to “Was ahead” is LED — 3 letters, entered at 17 Down.

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 “Was ahead” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been LED, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 letters and starts with L.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.