Lee is a three-letter name that is the solution to the crossword clue 'Spike the Director'. LEE is a common surname, but it can also be used as a given name. It is of Old English origin and means 'CLEARING' or 'MEADOW'. It is also a popular Chinese surname. Spike LEE is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor who has been active in the film industry since the 1980s. He is best known for his films Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and Inside Man.