Crossword clue

“Led the charge”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
CRUSADED
Letters8
Starts withC
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 9, 20268 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Led the charge” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Led the charge” clue?+

The answer is CRUSADED (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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