Was the front-runner Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 20, 2020 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 20, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 20, 2020 · 12-Down · 3 letters
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travel in front of; go in advance of others; "The procession was headed by John"
verb
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