The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STARRED which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2006.
Was in 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 | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Was in the lead
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- abreast
- address
- advance
- ahead
- allow
- arise
- before
- branch
- breed
- bring
- build
- captain
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.
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