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Leading WSJ Crossword Clue

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By Narcissa Kh /

Crossword Answer

1 ? A
2 ? H
3 ? E
4 ? A
5 ? D
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      Hint 1

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      Think of what comes first in a race or what you see when you look forward.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      In or at the front; in advance of others.

      Hint 3

      explanation
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      The word 'leading' suggests being in front or at the forefront, which aligns with the word '?????,' indicating a position in advance or in the lead.

      Hint 4

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      DHAAE, Winning, for the moment, To come, Out in front, In advantageous position

      WSJ Crossword July 3 2026 Answers

      Across

      1A
      Tribeca neighbor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOHO
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      5A
      “Time’s Arrow” author Martin Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AMIS
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      13A
      Sharif of “Lawrence of Arabia” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OMAR
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      9A
      Das Herz pumps it Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BLUT
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      16A
      “Chilly Scenes of Winter” author Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ANNBEATTIE
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      20A
      Foil for Garfield Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ODIE
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      14A
      Form letters? Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WRINE
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      25A
      Prepare for an exam, maybe Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STRIP
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      15A
      ___ avis Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RARA
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      32A
      Dealer in futures Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEER
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      39A
      Paul of “Ant-Man” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RUDD
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      18A
      For that reason Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ERGO
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      19A
      Disencumber Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RID
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      21A
      Some mallards Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DRAKES
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      23A
      Game of killers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CLUE
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      24A
      Served perfectly Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ACED
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      27A
      Zooming sounds Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WHOSSHES
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      31A
      Really bothered Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ATEAT
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      33A
      Sports drink suffix Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ADE
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      34A
      Independence Day set Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REDWHITEANDBLUE
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      38A
      Seething Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MAD
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      40A
      Negligent Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SLACK
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      41A
      Smirks Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SLYGRINS
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      44A
      Indefinite wait Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WHILE
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      45A
      Hopelessly confused Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LOST
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      46A
      Cylindrical sandwich Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WRAP
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      47A
      Site of the royal residence Al-Yamamah Palace Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RIYADH
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      50A
      Only Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with an acting Oscar Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CHER
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      51A
      Hotel amenity Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SPA
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      54A
      Horace collection Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ODES
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      55A
      Treated with sealer, say Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STAINPROOF
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      58A
      Mendel subjects Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer PEAS
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      59A
      Some bridge players Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EASTS
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      60A
      Vague memory Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BLUR
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      61A
      Carefree Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EASY
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      62A
      Temple chests Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ARKS
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      63A
      Usual choice, informally Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GOTO
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      Down

      5D
      Shaw with a clarinet Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ARTIE
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      9D
      Boulangerie array Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BREADS
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      46D
      Tiny amounts Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WHITS
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      1D
      Reach new heights Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOAR
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      2D
      Four Seasons rival Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer OMNI
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      3D
      Product of a deal Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HAND
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      4D
      Sphere Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ORB
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      6D
      Tick’s tiny kin Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer MITE
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      7D
      “Lord, is ___?” Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer INI
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      8D
      Farmer’s spring purchase Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEECORN
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      10D
      Amusing escapade Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer LARK
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      11D
      Longing Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer URGE
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      12D
      Southwestern art mecca Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TAOS
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      14D
      Crumple into a ball Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WADUP
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      17D
      Early stone tool Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EOLITH
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      22D
      Stutz contemporary Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer REO
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      23D
      Sticking point, in an idiom Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CRAW
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      24D
      Leading Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AHEAD
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      25D
      Take things the wrong way Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STEAL
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      26D
      Boudoir garment Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TEDDY
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      27D
      Hoe targets Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WEEDS
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      28D
      Adjective on a shawarma cart Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer HALAL
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      29D
      Draw out Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer EDUCE
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      30D
      Try to find Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SEEK
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      31D
      Pitching staff, in metaphor Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ARMS
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      32D
      Crashing through a window, e.g. Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer STUNT
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      35D
      Isle of Man surrounder Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IRISHEA
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      36D
      Neighbor of E Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer DSHARP
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      37D
      Radar screen dot Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer BLIP
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      42D
      Like some stares Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer GLASSY
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      43D
      Curtain holder Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ROD
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      44D
      Carolina birds Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer WRENS
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      47D
      You can skip it Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer ROPE
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      48D
      Entrepreneur’s start Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer IDEA
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      49D
      Supporting answers Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer YEAS
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      50D
      Wine holder Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer CASK
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      51D
      Flying feat Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer SOLO
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      52D
      Sullen look Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer POUT
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      53D
      Frizzy do Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer AFRO
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      56D
      Street sealer Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer TAR
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      57D
      SCOTUS member until 2020 Crossword Clue
      eye icon Answer RBG
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      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Leading” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated July 3 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: AHEAD.

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