Takes the lead, though a draw's in store (5,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PULLSAHEAD Takes the lead, though a draw's in store (5,5) (10)
73% ALBEIT Even though (6) The Times Concise Feb 4, 2026
73% EARN Take in knowledge, though not heading for merit (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 14, 2026
73% OTTER Taking jacket off, draw aquatic mammal (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 14, 2026
73% PCT Agt.'s take (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 7, 2025
69% ATTRACT Draw in (7) (7) Puzzler Feb 5, 2026
69% RECEDE Draw back (6) Puzzler Backwords Feb 1, 2026
69% EVOKES Draws forth (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 1, 2026
69% USE Draw upon (3) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
69% EDUCE Draw out (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
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