In the lead Crossword Clue

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In the lead Crossword Answer

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OUTFRONT

(8 letters)

ONTOP

(5 letters)

FIRST

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. having the leading position or higher score in a contest
(adverb)
1. leading or ahead in a competition
2. at or in the front

Hint 2: 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 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

OUTFRONT
(8 letters)
ONTOP
(5 letters)
FIRST
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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Down

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