| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gain ground on the tug in front of (4,5) | ||
| Seduce a leader but take the lead (4,5) | ||
| Pluck one cabbage at the supermarket? | Universal | 02 Feb 2024 |
| Gain the lead | Wall Street Journal | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Break away from the pack | LA Times Daily | 18 Aug 2018 |
| Break away from the pack | The Washington Post | 18 Aug 2018 |
| Break away from the pack | ||
| Take the lead | ||
| Take the lead |