What is the answer to "Take the helm" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Take the helm" is LEAD (4 letters).

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Take the helm USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 29, 2026 puzzle

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LEAD

4 letters · Across · last seen June 29, 2026

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