Taking The Lead Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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	noun • someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.) • the leading military unit in an attack • the head and sharpened point of a spear verb • be the leader of
	95%	9		Exact Match!
	adjective satellite • preceding all others in spatial position
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	adverb • leading or ahead in a competition adjective satellite • having the leading position or higher score in a contest

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