Leading Crossword Clue

We have the 7-letter answer for Leading crossword clue, last seen in the The Guardian Quick Crossword August 18, 2025 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.

Leading Crossword Answer

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AHEAD

(5 letters)

TOP

(3 letters)

ONTOP

(5 letters)

STAR

(4 letters)

INCONTROL

(9 letters)

INFRONT

(7 letters)

FIRST

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. be performed for the first time
2. perform a work for the first time
(noun)
1. the person who is head of government (in several countries)
2. the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
(adjective)
1. first in rank or degree
2. preceding all others in time

Hint 2: Clue Definition

LEADING (noun)
1. the activity of leading
2. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
LEADING (adjective)
1. indicating the most important performer or role
2. having the leading position or higher score in a contest

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AHEAD
(5 letters)
TOP
(3 letters)
ONTOP
(5 letters)
STAR
(4 letters)
INCONTROL
(9 letters)
INFRONT
(7 letters)
FIRST
(5 letters)

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