Was first Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Was first" crossword clue for today's "Star Tribune" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Was first" corresponds to the answer "LED." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Sequential Order: In the context of a race or competition, being "first" typically refers to leading or being ahead of others in a sequence. The word "led" is the past tense of the verb "lead," which means to be at the forefront or in the first position.
2. Past Action: The verb "led" indicates that someone or something was in the position of being first at some point in the past. It aligns with the idea of having been ahead or taking the initial position in a series of events.
3. Common Usage: "Led" is a commonly understood term signifying being in front, ahead, or first among a group. It is often used to describe situations where a person or a team is leading the way or setting the pace.

Definition of "LED"

a light-emitting diode (a semiconductor diode which glows when a voltage is applied)

Example :

light sources can be fluorescent tubes, optical fibres, or LEDs

an LED display

 The Crossword clue "Was first" published 17 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Star Tribune	6 March 2024	LED
Newsday.com	16 December 2021	LED
The Washington Post Sunday	1 August 2021	LED
New York Times	5 July 2020	LED
Family Time Crossword	5 November 2018	LED
L.A. Times Daily	22 June 2018	LED
The Washington Post	22 June 2018	LED
Wall Street Journal	24 March 2018	LED