The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word STAR which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2020.
Take the lead crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STAR | 86 % | 4 |
| PULLAHEAD | 5 % | 9 |
| GETAHEAD | 3 % | 8 |
| PACE | 3 % | 4 |
| BREAKAWAY | 3 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Take the lead
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- take the initiative
- come first
- pull ahead
- take the reins
- take the wheel
- take the front seat
- make headway
- lead the charge
- take the helm
- run the show
- get the lead out
- seize the initiative
Crossword Answer definitions
STAR noun- Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.
- A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.
- A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.
- An actor in a leading role.
- An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
- An asterisk (*).
- A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
- A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.
- A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.
- A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.
- A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.
- To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.
- To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.
- To mark with a star or asterisk.
- To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.
- To shine like a star.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result STAR
- Film VIP
- Antares or Deneb
- Capital 8
- Capital 8?
- Dressing-room door ornament
- Featured lead
- Have top billing
- Headliner
- Leading player
- Play the lead
More clues leading to the result PULLAHEAD
More clues leading to the result GETAHEAD
More clues leading to the result PACE
- Runner's rate
- 8 minutes per mile, e.g.
- New York City campus
- It might need to be picked up
- Act worried
- Salsa that isn't "made in New York City!?!?"
- Wear out the carpet
- Show impatience
- Exhibit impatience
- Rate