Crossword answer

LEDE

4 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 16, 2026

Letter pattern

LEDE

Starts with L, ends with E · 4 letters

Clues that lead to LEDE

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Opening of a news article, in journalism lingo4New York TimesJun 16, 2026 Journalist's opening line4New York TimesJun 7, 2026 First sentence in a newspaper article (anagram of "leed")4Daily ThemedJan 25, 2026 Beginning of a story, for a journalist4New York TimesJan 13, 2026 News story intro4Eugene ShefferAug 30, 2025 Opener in a news article (anagram of "leed")4Daily ThemedJul 22, 2025 Intro, in journalese4NewsdayApr 13, 2025

About LEDE in crosswords

LEDE is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Opening of a news article, in journalism lingo” in the New York Times crossword on June 16, 2026.

Every appearance of LEDE (10)

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Jun 16, 2026

Opening of a news article, in journalism lingo · New York Times · 34 Across

Jun 7, 2026

Journalist's opening line · New York Times · 89 Down

Jan 25, 2026

First sentence in a newspaper article (anagram of "leed") · Daily Themed · 8 Down

Jan 13, 2026

Beginning of a story, for a journalist · New York Times · 11 Down

Aug 30, 2025

News story intro · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Down

Jul 22, 2025

Opener in a news article (anagram of "leed") · Daily Themed · 48 Across

Apr 13, 2025

Intro, in journalese · Newsday · Down

Dec 21, 2024

News story intro · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Down

May 9, 2023

News story intro · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Across

Jul 28, 2022

Opener in a news article (anagram of "leed") · Daily Themed · 47 Down

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Every appearance of LEDE (10)