Take the lead? Crossword Clue

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Take the lead? Crossword Answer

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STEER

(5 letters)

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(verb)
1. mark with an asterisk
2. be the star in a performance
(adjective)
1. indicating the most important performer or role
(noun)
1. a star-shaped character * used in printing
2. the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TAKE (noun)
1. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
2. the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
TAKE (verb)
1. be capable of holding or containing
2. remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
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

STEER
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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ARTS

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