& 12 Across What sounds like 'Now is the winter of our discontent ...' maybe? (4)

I believe the answer is:

lead

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(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Metal -- Pb" , "Metal; show the way" , "Be ahead of - guide" , "Advantage" , "Go ahead; element" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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