Position of leadership

Latest answer — August 06, 2026

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Clue explained

The helm is the position or place from which a person steers and leads, as in being at the helm of an organization.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A ship's steering wheel at the helm, symbolizing control and leadership.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 06, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Two quarters
  2. 5Pennsylvania city
  3. 6Kudrow of "Friends"
  4. 7LeBlanc of "Friends"

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  1. 1Position of leadership
  2. 2Vegas Strip resort
  3. 3_ong _temized _eries of _hings?
  4. 4Accomplishment

The answer to “Position of leadership” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is HELM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 6, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Position of leadership” answer

HELM (4 letters)

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What does HELM mean?

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(noun)

  • a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat

When else has “Position of leadership” appeared?

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August 6, 2026 (most recent) → HELM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Position of leadership”?

The answer is HELM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Position of leadership”?

4 letters: HELM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on August 6, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Position of leadership” have a different answer?

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