The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word UP ONE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Clinging to a lead crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UP ONE | 100 % | 6 |
Why may UP-ONE be the right solution?
"UP ONE" is the right solution because in sports or a competition, when a team or player is leading, they are said to be "up." Adding "ONE" indicates that they are just one step ahead or clinging to their lead.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Clinging to a lead
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- bur
- clasping
- climb
- cling
- limpet
- stickweed
- adherent
- adhesion
- adhesive
- lint
- clingfish
- creep
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