“Was ahead”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Was ahead”, last seen on June 9, 2026.

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L?D

A 3-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

LED

The answer to “Was ahead” is LED

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PublishedJun 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Was ahead” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is LED — a 3-letter word that begins with L and ends with D.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Past appearances of “Was ahead”

Monday, June 22, 2026 — answer was LED3 Letters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Was ahead”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Was ahead” is LED — a 3-letter across entry from the June 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

LED has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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