Leading Crossword Clue

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Leading Crossword Answer

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PRIMARY

(7 letters)

PREMIER

(7 letters)

TOP

(3 letters)

ONTOP

(5 letters)

STAR

(4 letters)

INCONTROL

(9 letters)

INFRONT

(7 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

LEADING (noun)
1. the activity of leading
2. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
LEADING (adjective)
1. indicating the most important performer or role
2. having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PRIMARY
(7 letters)
PREMIER
(7 letters)
TOP
(3 letters)
ONTOP
(5 letters)
STAR
(4 letters)
INCONTROL
(9 letters)
INFRONT
(7 letters)
FIRST
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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