Was ahead (3 letters)

{ Answer }

LED

{ Related Clues }

Commanded
Conducted
Guided
Headed
Influenced
Opened
Shepherded
Spearheaded
Trailblazed
Ushered
Called the shots
Came in first
Copied Ozawa
Emulated Mehta
Emulated R.W.R.
Had the advantage
Rock's ___ Zeppelin
Took charge
Took command
Was in charge
Was up
Was in the van
Wielded a baton
Batted first, with "off"
Calculator display: Abbr.
Digital-watch acronym
Made the first move
Started the bridge game
Laid out a club, maybe
Put down the first card

{ Tags }

ahead, baton, charge, conducted, emulated, first, front, guided, had, headed, led, pace, played, set, showed, took, up, was, way, wielded, zeppelin

{ Notes }

The answer LED is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.