It Holds The Lead Throughout Crossword Clue

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood • graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication • a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point • a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face verb • write, draw, or trace with a pencil
	25%	12		It clearly holds small fish but less clearly holds big fowl
	noun • a state of affairs in which you have no privacy • a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept
	24%	6		Holds various cultural and art festivals throughout the year
	noun • the capital of Bahrain; located at the northern end of Bahrain Island

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The Guardian Cryptic09 Apr 2001	Across 26
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2	Flashing lead holds roof tile The Guardian Quiptic - 21 Feb 2000	The Guardian Quiptic / 21 Feb 2000
3	Holds various cultural and art festivals throughout the year
4	It clearly holds small fish but less clearly holds big fowl The Guardian Cryptic - 24 Jan 2011	The Guardian Cryptic / 24 Jan 2011
5	Play throughout the season in question with everyone going down The Guardian Cryptic - 24 Jun 2010	The Guardian Cryptic / 24 Jun 2010
6	To spread throughout or be present throughout
7	Verb repeated throughout Exodus 20 New York Times - 06 Oct 2018	New York Times / 06 Oct 2018

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