With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless” from the New York Times crossword of August 5, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 5, 2026
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LEADING is the answer to “With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless”. It means a covering or border of lead.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A covering or border of lead.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EILDGAN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with L and ends with G.
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Questions
What is the answer to “With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless”?
LEADING, 7 letters: a covering or border of lead.
When was “With 14-Across, ultimately fruitless” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 5, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with L.