What is the answer to "Leader of Red Velvet" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Leader of Red Velvet" is IRENE (5 letters).

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Leader of Red Velvet USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 15, 2026 puzzle

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IRENE

5 letters · Down · last seen June 15, 2026

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