The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STARRED , but the solution may also be PULLED AHEAD which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Took the lead crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STARRED | 55 % | 7 |
| ERASED | 9 % | 6 |
| GOTAHEAD | 9 % | 8 |
| EDGED | 9 % | 5 |
| PULLED AHEAD | 9 % | 12 |
| PILOTED | 9 % | 7 |
Why may ERASED be the right solution?
The answer "ERASED" fits the clue "Took the lead?" because when you erase something, you are removing the lead (writing) from a surface.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Took the lead
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- led
- led the way
- led the charge
- charge
- way
- leading
- charged
- leads
- ultimately
- charges
- going
- indeed
Crossword Answer definitions
STARRED verb- 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.
- Having a star or stars.
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 STARRED
- Identified with an asterisk
- Earned top billing
- Had top billing
- Took the lead
- Headlined
- Played the lead
- Had the lead
- Sporting an asterisk
- Had the biggest part
- Was in the limelight
More clues leading to the result ERASED
- Deleted
- Freed up some space, in a way
- Rubbed out
- Taken off the tape
- No longer on the board
- Off the board?
- Took out of context?
- Wiped out
- Blotted out
- Did blackboard duty
More clues leading to the result GOTAHEAD
- Advanced in one's career
- Caught up, and then some
- Took the lead
- Succeeded
- Moved up the corporate ladder, say
- Prospered
More clues leading to the result EDGED
- Worked on lawn borders
- Beat by a nose
- Moved sideways
- Trimmed the lawn
- Beat by a hair
- Beat in a close one
- Snuck (by)
- Took the lead
- Nosed out
- Bordered