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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shone like that bright chap who took the lead (8) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SPARKLED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPARKLED Shone like that bright chap who took the lead (8) | (8) | ||
| 5% | CLEVER Bright | (6) | LA Times Daily | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 5% | GENTS Chaps | (5) | The Atlantic | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 5% | FLEW Took wing | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 5% | FADE Lessen in brightness | (4) | New York Times Midi | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 5% | ASSUMED Took for granted | (7) | Universal | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 5% | DIM Lacking brightness | (3) | ||
| 5% | PALE Not bright, as colors | (4) | Newsday | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 5% | APED Took after | (4) | Newsday | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 5% | SAT Took to the couch | (3) |
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