Gets the lead out? Crossword Clue

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Gets the lead out? Crossword Answer

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SMELTS

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

LEAD (verb)
1. be in charge of
2. take somebody somewhere
LEAD (noun)
1. the introductory section of a story
2. a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

SMELTS
(6 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MIENS

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23. Irritate

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28. *Trained canine in an airport, say

31. Terro trap insects

32. Therefore

33. "Sincerely __": letter ender

35. Unit of work

36. Spot for a seaweed wrap

39. Chain letters

40. Victoria's Secret purchase

43. Crock-Pot concoctions

45. Lawn-wrecking diggers

47. Chuck wagon fare

50. *Literature Nobelist who wrote "The Good Earth"

53. Puts a curse on

55. ___ gin fizz

56. Anger

57. Prime minister between Churchill's two terms

59. ___ in your shirt!

61. Sugar amt.

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2. Zinger

3. Having doubts

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30. Rev, as an engine

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42. Request

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48. Straight

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