Figurehead? Crossword Clue

Today's (8 September 2021) crossword provided to us by New York Times and the clue is "Figurehead?".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Figurehead?" leads to the answer "CPA." Here's why:

• CPA stands for Certified Public Accountant. A figurehead is a symbolic leader or representative, often in a company or organization.
• In this context, the term "Figurehead?" prompts solvers to think beyond the literal meaning of a figurehead at the front of a ship and consider a symbolic role within an accounting or financial context.
• Accounting professionals, especially those who are CPAs, are often seen as the figureheads or authoritative figures when it comes to financial matters in both the business world and individual finance.

Therefore, the answer CPA fits the clue "Figurehead?" as it cleverly alludes to the symbolic leadership role of a Certified Public Accountant in financial matters.

Definition of "CPA"

certified public accountant.

 The Crossword clue "Figurehead?" published 5 time/s & has 4 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	8 September 2021	CPA
L.A. Times Daily	25 January 2007	PUPPET