What is the answer to "Runner in the lead" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Runner in the lead" is PACER (5 letters).

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Runner in the lead Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the February 10, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

PACER

5 letters · Down · last seen February 10, 2026

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