Be in first place (4)

I believe the answer is:

lead

'be in first place' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "chain" , "in first place" , "Show the way; soft metallic element" , "Guide,direct" , "Wire - show the way" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune and the Newsday.

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