Winning Crossword Clue

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Winning Crossword Answer

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ONTOP

(5 letters)

ONAROLL

(7 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

WINNING (adjective)
1. very attractive; capturing interest
2. having won
WINNING (noun)
1. succeeding with great difficulty

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ONTOP
(5 letters)
ONAROLL
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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