Word that could mean both, "a starring role" or "a heavy metal" Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Word that could mean both, "a starring role" or "a heavy metal" . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEAD.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEAD Word that could mean both, "a starring role" or "a heavy metal" (4)
6% ANVIL Heavy metal block (5) The Telegraph Mini Jun 2, 2026
5% MANO Word on both sides of "a", for a kind of combat (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 5, 2026
5% IRON Metal (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 1, 2026
5% THRASH High-tempo heavy metal subgenre (6) New York Times Midi May 19, 2026
5% SPECS Word meaning "details" or "glasses" (5) New York Times Mini May 13, 2026
5% PEDAL ___ to the metal (5) Universal May 4, 2026
5% BIKERPUNK Heavy metal genre of such bands as Motörhead and Girlschool (9) The Times Specialist Sunday May 3, 2026
5% SYNONYM Word of similar meaning (7) The Times Concise Apr 22, 2026
5% LEADACTOR Star of heavy metal, needing no introduction or finale: Plant (4,5) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 3, 2026
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