The one in charge

Vincent Tenaglia

Published August 16, 2026 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is LEADER.

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Why it fits

LEADER is the 6-letter answer to “The one in charge” in the August 16, 2026 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so LEADER both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.

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