One who leads in early stages of race (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PACEMAKER One who leads in early stages of race (9) (9)
8% ANGELINVESTOR *Early-stage startup funder (13) Universal May 18, 2026
7% ART Skill in stage role (not lead) (3) The Times Quick Cryptic May 21, 2026
7% NIP "We have to ___ it in the bud" (stop at an early stage) (3)
7% CHASTEN Moderate Conservative leading race (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 23, 2026
7% GROWINGPAINS Early-stage difficulties: 2 wds. (12) Commuter Mar 10, 2026
7% MORNINGANCHOR *One who delivers the early news (13) LA Times Daily Mar 3, 2026
7% BUD Nip it in the ___ (stop at an early stage) (3)
7% OFFTOAGOODSTART Leading early in the race (15)
6% BED Sleep "stage"? (3) New York Times Midi May 30, 2026
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