Chief, principal (4)

I believe the answer is:

head

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'chief' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'principal' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for head that I've seen before include "Be in charge of; (come to) crisis" , "See 25" , "Leader; water pressure" , "Lead - school principal" , "Chief; go first" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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