Looked across river and took the lead Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STARRED Looked across river and took the lead (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 14, 2018
3% SUED Took to court (4) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
3% CRANE Bird in bamboo across river (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 6, 2026
3% RED Lead-in to River or Rover (3) New York Times Jul 5, 2026
3% SETIN Took hold (5) LA Times Daily Jul 5, 2026
3% RESTED Took a breather (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 3, 2026
3% AHEAD Leading (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 2, 2026
3% ATEIT Took a tumble (5) USA Today Jun 23, 2026
3% RODE Took a bus (4) Commuter Jun 23, 2026
3% SAT Took a rest; took (a test) (3) The Telegraph Mini Jun 19, 2026

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