Ahead by a point Crossword Clue

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Ahead by a point Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

AHEAD (adjective)
1. having the leading position or higher score in a contest
AHEAD (adverb)
1. leading or ahead in a competition
2. at or in the front
POINT (verb)
1. be oriented
2. sail close to the wind
POINT (noun)
1. any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
2. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

UPONE
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