Holiday lead-ins Crossword Clue

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Holiday lead-ins Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

HOLIDAY (noun)
1. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
2. a day on which work is suspended by law or custom
HOLIDAY (verb)
1. spend or take a vacation
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

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